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Mitesh Popat is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Flutterwave, a leading African payments technology company. With 20 years of global financial services experience across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Popat brings deep expertise in finance operations, strategy, and complex global business management. His appointment marks a significant step in driving Flutterwave's next phase of growth and financial sustainability.
Who is the CFO of Flutterwave?
Mitesh Popat is a seasoned finance executive with 20 years of global financial services experience spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining Flutterwave, he held senior executive roles at Citi, including Chief Financial Officer for Middle East and Africa, where he oversaw finance operations across 29 countries, and CFO for Global Equities Sales and Trading, where he provided financial leadership for a $5 billion revenue business. As CFO for Middle East and Africa at Citi, Popat partnered with regional and division leadership on strategic direction, performance management, and balance sheet optimization.
In his role at Flutterwave, Popat is responsible for overseeing the company's corporate finance functions, ensuring balanced resource allocation and strategic execution to support Flutterwave's growth plans.
Work History
Mitesh Popat's work history includes several notable positions at prominent organizations. Here is a summary of his career trajectory:
- Flutterwave - Chief Financial Officer (June 2024 – Present)
- Citi - Chief Financial Officer, Middle East and Africa (November 2023 – May 2024)
- Quantitative Risk Management - Analyst (November 2004 – April 2006)
In addition to his professional achievements, Popat holds a CFA designation from the CFA Institute.
Education History
Mitesh Popat holds a CFA designation from the CFA Institute, reflecting his strong commitment to financial excellence and professional development. This credential has underpinned his ability to lead complex finance functions across global markets throughout his career.
When did Mitesh Popat join Flutterwave?
Mitesh Popat assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at Flutterwave in December 2024. Bringing two decades of global financial services expertise, he is focused on overseeing Flutterwave's corporate finance functions, driving the company's growth plans, and ensuring strategic execution across the business.
