Andrew Barden

Andrew Barden is an accomplished professional with a robust background in leadership, strategy, and finance. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Partnerships Director at The Kenyan Wall Street since June 2023, Andrew also holds the position of Chair for the Investment & Fundraising Committee at the Fintech Association of Kenya since March 2024. Involvement with the Africa Fintech Summit as the Content Director and Lead Organizer, along with previous roles as Chief Strategy Officer at e-Fiat.app and Director of Insights at Dedalus Global, showcases Andrew's expertise in the fintech sector. Additional experience includes a tenure as Equities Portfolio Manager at Hampden-Sydney TigerFund and various roles within Appalachia Service Project, where skills in supply chain management and finance coordination were honed. Andrew Barden earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from Hampden-Sydney College and an Advanced Diploma from Poquoson High School.