This archive report was first published on 13 October 2021.
Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments company, has announced the appointment of Akshay Grover as its new Group CEO and Director, effective October 1st, 2021. The appointment follows an executive search process initiated after the announcement by then Group CEO Ken Njoroge of his intention to transition from his position in January 2021.
Akshay Grover has been serving in an acting capacity since April 2021 and has brought extensive industry experience in technology and finance to the role. He has demonstrated a commitment to openness, attention to detail, and an unrelenting focus on the future of the business.
Upon his appointment, Akshay Grover expressed his enthusiasm for growing Cellulant into the most prolific and innovative payments platform in Africa. He highlighted the company's deep connectivity with over 120 banks and 40 mobile operators in Africa, positioning it to lead and transform the payments landscape in the region.
Cellulant's digital payment platform reduces friction around payments, creating a seamless way for businesses to collect and make payments. Its integrated payments platform caters to both offline and online solutions, delivering a superior user experience for end customers.
Akshay Grover brings over 20 years of work experience in the Technology, Media, and Communication sector across emerging markets. Prior to joining Cellulant, he held positions of increasing responsibility in the financial advisory teams at KPMG and EY, and was the Chief Investment Officer at iSON, a diversified technology group with a presence in over 30 countries.
