Tunde Kehinde

Tunde Kehinde is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur and executive, widely recognized for his foundational role in pioneering e-commerce and fintech solutions in Africa. He has been instrumental in launching and scaling some of Nigeria's most significant technology ventures.Early Life and Education Tunde Kehinde was born in Nigeria to entrepreneurial parents, an experience he later cited as providing firsthand exposure to the challenges faced by business owners. After his early education in Nigeria, he moved to the United States to pursue further studies. Kehinde holds a degree in Finance with honors from Howard University. He subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School.Career Progression and Major Achievements Kehinde's professional career began in finance and business development. He gained prior experience as an investment banking professional with Wachovia Securities, working in both North Carolina and New York City. Following his finance roles, he served as a business development executive with the global beverage company Diageo in London. Kehinde transitioned into the technology and e-commerce space, where he made his most notable impact: * **Jumia:** He is the Co-Founder and former Managing Director of Jumia.com, one of Africa's largest e-commerce platforms. His work at Jumia established him as a key figure in the continent's digital economy. * **Africa Courier Express (ACE):** Following Jumia, Kehinde co-founded Africa Courier Express (ACE), also known as ACE.ng. This venture focused on delivering world-class logistics solutions across Africa, operating both B2B and B2C models to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ship their goods globally. * **Lidya:** In September 2016, Kehinde co-founded Lidya, a Lagos-based fintech platform, and currently serves as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Lidya is a crucial financial services platform that provides finance and credit facilities to small and medium-sized businesses across Africa, aiming to address the significant SME financing gap.Current Status Tunde Kehinde continues to serve as the CEO of Lidya, focusing on growing the platform's reach and impact in providing financial access to African SMEs. He is also listed as the Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director of ACE. His work emphasizes empowering local businesses through technology and logistics. Kehinde is recognized by institutions like the World Economic Forum for his contributions to the digital business landscape in Africa.