Rene Maimo Joins Flutterwave as Regional General Manager for Francophone Africa

Flutterwave has appointed Rene Maimo as Regional General Manager for Francophone Africa, where he will oversee business development and drive the company’s growth across the region.

The appointment comes as Flutterwave continues to expand its payment services across African markets. The fintech company provides payment infrastructure that allows businesses to accept payments and move money across borders. Its product portfolio also includes stablecoin infrastructure, which forms part of its broader approach to meeting the payment needs of businesses and individuals.

Maimo brings more than ten years of experience in marketing, business development and stakeholder management, with a career that spans Cameroon and Uganda. His work has covered commercial growth, strategic partnerships, market expansion and business operations across several sectors.

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At Flutterwave, Maimo will lead business development and market growth across Francophone Africa, with a focus on merchant acquisition, strategic partnerships and wider adoption of digital payments. His responsibilities will include developing commercial strategies suited to local markets, identifying merchants across sectors such as licensed iGaming, retail, e-commerce, hospitality and financial services, and building relationships with banks, financial institutions and technology partners.

Commenting on his appointment, Maimo said, “Throughout my career in marketing, business development and stakeholder management, I’ve found purpose in connecting technology with the needs of businesses across African markets. Moving into digital payments feels like a natural next step; to help businesses accept payments, move money and reach customers across borders. I’m excited to join the team and contribute to its work across Francophone Africa and beyond.”