Moniepoint's Felix Ike Named Among Top Global Tech Executives
TIME magazine has recognized Felix Ike, co-founder and Chief Officer of Moniepoint, in its inaugural Executives of the Year: Tech and Data list for 2026, making him the only executive from an African company among the 50 selected leaders. The announcement was made on September 22, 2026.
The list honors executives whose decisions significantly impact technology deployment and data usage in major organizations. Ike is noted for establishing Moniepoint as a leading financial platform in Africa.
The fintech company, co-founded by Ike and Tosin Eniolorunda in 2015, achieved unicorn status in 2024 and now facilitates around 80% of in-person digital payment transactions in Nigeria. TIME previously included Moniepoint in its 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies.
Ike expressed that this recognition underscores the global relevance of technology developed in Nigeria and Africa. Moniepoint currently serves over 10 million businesses and individuals across Nigeria and other markets.
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