Ernest Terry Obi

Head of Global Sales & UK Business at Flutterwave

Ernest Terry Obi is currently the Head of Global Sales & UK Business at Flutterwave. Prior to this, they were with Keystone Bank Limited from February 2012 to October 2017, where they held the position of Divisional Head; e-Business and e-Banking Operations. In this role, they coordinated the business development phase of all channels (card business, e-payment solutions, ATM business, merchant services, internet and mobile banking services, financial inclusion initiatives, and agent banking). Ernest also developed and drove the bank’s e-Business strategy as a key focus for business acquisition and retention, handled budgeting and revenue assurance, and provided strategic business partnership to retail, commercial, corporate and public sectors of the bank.

During their time with Keystone Bank Limited, Ernest Terry Obi applied their knowledge of e-commerce value chain while engaging various parties involved in all e-banking transactions within and outside the Bank. Ernest also implemented new market and industry specific collection and payments systems initiatives. Ernest researched and established channel strategy to increase the Bank’s market share, conducted performance review of all e-products in line with approved budget, and presented trends and results to the executive management. In addition, they efficiently managed the e-Banking Operations Services of the bank, handled the reconciliation of all e-products GL accounts, and ensured prompt processing of customers’ claims/refunds, chargebacks, and transaction settlements.

Ernest Terry Obi’s extensive experience in the banking sector has given him the skills and knowledge to excel in their current role at Flutterwave. Ernest is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful business plans. Ernest is a strong leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Under their guidance, Flutterwave has become a leading provider of online payment solutions.

Ernest Terry Obi has a Master of Science in Business Management from the University of Central Lancashire and a Postgraduate Degree in Business Management from the University of Central Lancashire. Ernest is certified in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) from DATAPRO LIMITED, AML/VET Compliance Training for Senior Management from DATAPRO LIMITED, Competency Based Interviewing Skills Course from JI Global Limited, Maximizing the Uptake of Digital Financial Services through Understanding of Consumer Needs from EFInA, Risk Based AML/CFT for Senior Management Staff from GPartners, Forensic, Restructuring & Compliance, Cash Management and Trade from EuroFinance, Project Management “The People Factor for Project Professionals” from the Project Management College UK, and e-Business Opportunities, Trends and Threats from Digital Jewels Limited.

Ernest Terry Obi reports to Ife Orioke, Chief Commercial Officer.

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