Babs Ogundeyi
Babs Ogundeyi
CEO & Founder
Kuda
Biography
Babs Ogundeyi is the Founder and CEO of Kuda Bank, Africa’s first full-service, digital-only bank. A trailblazing fintech entrepreneur, he is driven by a mission to make banking more accessible, affordable, and rewarding for Africans everywhere.
With a background in finance and public policy, Babs has combined deep industry knowledge with bold innovation to build one of the continent’s fastest-growing financial technology platforms. Under his leadership, Kuda is transforming the banking experience for a mobile-first generation and reshaping how millions interact with their money.
Prior to Kuda, Babs advised on financial reform at the highest levels of government and led multiple ventures across the finance and technology sectors. A visionary leader, he continues to challenge convention, redefine digital banking in Africa, and inspire a new wave of entrepreneurial talent across the continent.