Abdulwasiu Popoola

AbdulWasiu Popoola is the Chief Digital Officer of Parallex Bank Ltd. He is currently driving digital transformation of the bank through cutting edge technology and robust ecosystem and partnership strategies. Prior to now, he served in various key capacities within the Digital and Electronic payment system in Sterling Bank, Unity Bank, FCMB, FinBank, Access Bank and First Bank respectively.

Popoola, is a seasoned Digital transformation and Fintech professional with over 2 decades of experience. He obtained Certificate in Digital Transformation covering AI, IoT, Cloud, Blockchain and Cybersecurity from the prestigious MIT in 2021. He holds Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from University of Ilorin and later attended University of Lagos to obtain Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Executive Master of Business Administration respectively. He was Certified as Information System Auditor in 2010, by the prestigious Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) of United State of America and was further Certified in Risk and Information System Control by the same body in 2011. His pursuit of knowledge led him to obtain Project Management Professional certification in 2010 and SAP Associate Consultant in Materials Management in 2011.

Popoola is passionate about digital transformation, financial inclusion, elimination of friction and expansion of access as well as opportunities, to create wealth across Africa. His notable areas of accomplishment include, API and Open banking services, Mobile Financial services, Agency banking, Digital lending, Digital Payments and Collections, Card Payments, and Corporate Solutions.
He enjoys adventure, networking, and live long learning