Eddie Ndichu hit the spotlight after getting married to media personality Janet Mbugua on May 30, 2015
Eddie who co-founded Wapi Pay in 2019, has worked in several organisations including Standard Chartered Bank, KCB and SBM Bank
On his LinkedIn profile, he describes himself as an experienced leader in digital, mobile, payments and fintech
Edward Ndichu popularly referred to as Eddie is the chief executive officer of Wapi Pay, an international payment platform. Wapi Pay co-founder Eddie Ndichu speaking at a past event. Photo: Eddie Ndichu. Source: Facebook He hit the spotlight after getting married to media personality Janet Mbugua on May 30, 2015.
Before then, he was unknown to the public and led a secretive life.
On his LinkedIn profile , he describes himself as an experienced leader in digital, mobile, payments and fintech.
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Some of the skills he lists are software development, commercialisation, business planning, management, business intelligence, risk management, and digital finance. Education
From 2003 to 2006, Eddie did his undergraduate degree in business information systems & statistics at Murdoch University. Career
Bamburi cement
From September 2010 to June 2011, Eddie worked at Bamburit Cement, Lafarge.He during the period acted as the infrastructure & service delivery manager. Holcim In June 2011, he joined Lafarge Holcim as the innovation and governance lead.He was responsible for the organisation’s roadmap strategy and business integration. Standard Chartered Bank From December 2011 to December 2012, the estranged husband of Janet Mbugua worked at Standard Chartered Bank as the head of digital banking, a position that came with hefty pay and several privileges.He was responsible for providing regional wide strategic direction, guidance and leadership to the formulation and deployment of an integrated digital banking strategy.He was then promoted as the regional head, digital banking, a position he held until June 2014. He was responsible for providing regional-wide strategic direction, deployment of an integrated digital banking strategy and development of sales.Some of the achievements he listed were the development of a three-year transactions migration and digital adoption plan for EA and the conceptualisation and installation of the first digital branch in Africa.He also designed and installed the first digital & moveable pop up booth in Africa for sales and lead capture. Sema Mobile Services Ltd He later left the lender and was appointed senior project lead, […]