Payaza, a leading African payment solutions company enabling seamless transactions for businesses and individuals, has announced the appointment of Ruth Ehiorobo as its new Head of Growth and Partnership.
This strategic hire reflects Payaza’s commitment to accelerating customer acquisition, deepening market penetration, and strengthening its presence across Africa’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem.
Ruth brings extensive experience from her previous roles at Flutterwave, Access Bank PLC and First Bank of Nigeria, where she was instrumental in driving user growth, scaling partnerships, and building innovative go-to-market strategies.
Her career includes impactful contributions to payment companies and financial service providers, where she consistently delivered results in expanding customer bases and enhancing product adoption.
In her new role at Payaza, Ruth will lead initiatives focused on expanding the company’s user base, developing strategic partnerships, and optimizing customer engagement.
She will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure Payaza continues to deliver secure, reliable, and user-friendly payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals and businesses across Africa.
Commenting on the appointment, Seyi Ebenezer, CEO of Payaza Africa said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ruth to the Payaza team. Her track record in driving sustainable growth and her deep understanding of the fintech landscape make her the ideal person to spearhead our next phase of expansion.
“At Payaza, we are focused on building inclusive financial solutions, and Ruth’s appointment underscores our vision to empower individuals and businesses through seamless digital payments.”
Payaza’s innovative platform supports payments across multiple channels, enabling users to send, receive, and manage funds with ease.
The company has built a strong reputation for providing fast, secure, and affordable financial services tailored to the African market.
With Ruth’s appointment, Payaza is set to scale its operations further, enhancing accessibility to digital payments for millions of users.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Ruth said: “I am excited to join Payaza at such a pivotal moment in its growth journey. Payaza has already established itself as a trusted partner for payments across Africa, and I look forward to contributing to its mission of driving financial inclusion and building products that truly meet customer needs.
“My focus will be on unlocking new opportunities, fostering meaningful partnerships, and ensuring Payaza continues to deliver value to individuals and businesses alike.”
Founded to simplify payments for Africans everywhere, Payaza provides end-to-end solutions that enable users to carry out transactions locally and globally.
The company continues to grow its footprint across multiple markets, supporting businesses of all sizes and empowering individuals with greater financial access.
