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Payaza Africa, a leading fintech innovator revolutionizing international payments and SME financial solutions, has appointed Frank Anwelle as Country Manager for Liberia and Sierra Leone. With a wealth of experience in banking, mobile money, and digital finance, Anwelle is set to enhance Payaza’s market presence, accelerate merchant acquisition, and advance financial inclusion efforts in both countries.
In this strategic role, Anwelle will lead stakeholder engagement, drive sales growth, and ensure operational efficiency, enabling businesses and consumers to benefit from Payaza’s seamless digital payment solutions. Backed by over 12 years of experience across fintech, telecommunications, and banking, Anwelle has earned a reputation as a visionary leader in financial innovation.
His career spans key leadership positions at Millicom Ghana (TIGO), Airtel Ghana, Vodafone Ghana (now Telecel), Zeepay, DPO Pay, First Atlantic Bank, and FINCRA Ghana. Notably, his tenure at DPO Pay led to industry-wide recognition, securing awards such as Fintech Discovery of the Year (2022) at the Ghana Fintech Awards and Emerging Digital Payment Innovation of the Year (2023) at the National Communications Awards.
Recognized Excellence in the Fintech Industry
Anwelle’s contributions to fintech and digital finance have been widely acknowledged, earning him multiple accolades, including:
- Emerging Fintech Leadership Personality of the Year (2023) at the National Communications Awards
- Top 50 Transformational Business Leadership Personalities Award (2023) at the National Governance & Business Leadership Awards
Additionally, his expertise as a sales strategist was recognized in 2017 when he was named Best Regional Sales Manager at Vodafone Cash. Beyond his professional achievements, Anwelle remains committed to mentorship and entrepreneurship development. As a founding board member of the Coalition for Positive Impact, he actively supports young professionals in the fintech space.
Commitment to Innovation and Financial Inclusion
Expressing his appreciation for the new role, Anwelle stated:
“I’m deeply humbled and grateful to Payaza Africa for this opportunity. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive growth, innovation, and financial inclusion across the continent. Thank you for trusting me with this responsibility—I’m committed to making a meaningful impact.”
Strategic Expansion in West Africa
Payaza Africa’s expansion in West Africa highlights its commitment to equipping businesses with cutting-edge fintech solutions. Under Anwelle’s leadership, the company will focus on:
- Merchant Acquisition & SME Financing – Providing businesses with tailored financial solutions
- Localized Digital Payment Solutions – Enhancing financial accessibility for businesses and consumers
- Strategic Partnerships – Strengthening collaborations to streamline digital transactions
- Financial Inclusion Initiatives – Expanding access to seamless payment experiences for underserved communities
Payaza Africa’s Impact on the Global Digital Payments Ecosystem
Payaza Africa continues to redefine digital payments with its innovative fintech platform. The company facilitates secure, fast, and affordable cross-border transactions through intuitive APIs, robust collection and payout solutions, and comprehensive financial services.
With operations across 19 African countries and an expanding global footprint in the U.S., Canada, UAE, and Europe, Payaza has established itself as Africa’s most trusted payment gateway. Its end-to-end financial solutions—spanning collections, payouts, and treasury services—are backed by strong financial stability and high credit ratings from Global Credit Rating Co. (GCR) and DataPro.
As Payaza Africa continues its mission of driving financial inclusion and economic growth, Anwelle’s leadership is set to propel the company’s expansion in Liberia and Sierra Leone, ensuring businesses and consumers benefit from a more seamless, integrated digital payment ecosystem.
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