Rukayyat is the founder and CEO of PaceUP Invest GmbH, a hybrid wealth tech platform in Germany and Nigeria that leverages AI and human expertise to enhance financial well-being. A CFA charterholder with over 18 years in global finance and investments, she is a recognized thought leader in Germany and a Forbes-inspiring founder.

She leads a team providing independent wealth management, financial education, and coaching, empowering clients to achieve financial literacy, confidence, and sustainable futures. Inspired by her Yorùbá heritage and entrepreneurial grandmother, she champions self-determination through financial knowledge.

Rukayyat is an Executive Board member of EWPN, advocating for financial inclusion, diversity, and innovation. She is also a financial advisor, wealth manager, and author of Magical Baby, a children’s book celebrating cultural diversity. She holds an executive MBA from Mannheim and ESSEC Business Schools, with additional executive education from Georgetown, Tongji, and ESSEC Singapore.