Payaza Africa Appoints Frank Anwelle as Country Manager For Liberia And Sierra Leone to Drive Growth And Financial Inclusion
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Payaza Africa, a leading fintech innovator transforming international payments and SME financial solutions, has appointed Frank Anwelle as its Country Manager for Liberia and Sierra Leone. His extensive expertise in banking, mobile money, and digital finance is expected to strengthen Payaza’s market presence, accelerate merchant acquisition, and advance financial inclusion efforts across both countries.
In his new role, Anwelle will oversee stakeholder engagement, sales growth, and operational excellence, ensuring businesses and consumers benefit from Payaza’s seamless payment solutions. With over 12 years of experience spanning fintech, telecommunications, and banking, he has built a reputation as a visionary leader in financial innovation.
His previous leadership roles include key positions at Millicom Ghana (TIGO), Airtel Ghana, Vodafone Ghana (now Telecel), Zeepay, DPO Pay, First Atlantic Bank, and FINCRA Ghana. Notably, his leadership at DPO Pay earned the company industry-wide recognition, securing awards such as the Fintech Discovery of the Year (2022) at the Ghana Fintech Awards and the 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 earned him multiple accolades, including the Emerging Fintech Leadership Personality of the Year (2023) at the National Communications Awards and the Top 50 Transformational Business Leadership Personalities Award (2023) at the National Governance & Business Leadership Awards.
In addition, his outstanding performance as a sales strategist was recognized when he won Best Regional Sales Manager at Vodafone Cash in 2017. Beyond his professional achievements, Anwelle is dedicated to empowering the next generation of fintech leaders. As a founding board member of the Coalition for Positive Impact, he actively mentors young professionals and fosters entrepreneurship development.
Commitment to Growth and Innovation
Expressing his appreciation for the appointment, Anwelle stated:
“I’m deeply humbled and grateful to Payaza Africa for this opportunity. I’m excited to leverage my expertise to drive growth, innovation, and financial inclusion across the continent. Thank you for trusting me with this responsibility, and I’m committed to making a meaningful impact.”
Strategic Expansion and Innovation in West Africa
As Payaza Africa expands its presence in West Africa, Anwelle’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to equipping businesses with cutting-edge fintech solutions. Under his leadership, Payaza Africa will focus on:
- Merchant Acquisition & SME Financing – Supporting business growth through 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 – Ensuring seamless payment experiences for underserved communities.
Payaza Africa’s Impact on the Global Payments Ecosystem
Payaza Africa is revolutionizing digital payments with its innovative fintech platform. The company offers seamless cross-border transactions, intuitive APIs, and efficient collection and payout solutions, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and financial institutions to access fast, secure, and affordable digital payment services.
With operations spanning over 19 African countries and an expanding footprint in the U.S., Canada, UAE, and Europe, Payaza has solidified its reputation as Africa’s most trusted payment gateway. The company’s comprehensive suite of services includes collections, payouts, treasury services, and end-to-end financial solutions, backed by strong financial stability and stellar credit ratings from Global Credit Rating Co. (GCR) and DataPro.
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