For Louis Owoko, finance goes far beyond explaining past performance. Reflecting on lessons from his time in the public-sector and the startup ecosystem, he explains why modern finance leaders must think like business strategists.

Cross-border payments are not simply about moving money from one country to another for Mark Mwaniki. After more than a decade in sales, and experience across lending and payments, he sees better financial infrastructure as a way to help businesses move faster and enter new markets.

Hillary Godson's career has been shaped by the simple principle of not focusing on what is missing and making the most of what is already available.