Spearheading financial inclusion and entrepreneurship

In her role at Nedbank, Chipo Mushwana works actively to tackle the gender pay gap, access to funding and underrepresentation in leadership roles.

- CHIPO MUSHWANA

As the executive of emerging innovation and payments at Nedbank, Chipo's journey working in the financial sector has given her a deep appreciation for the economic role that women play in South Africa.

"I've seen how financial inclusion and entrepreneurship can empower women and drive growth. Despite facing unique challenges, female entrepreneurs show incredible resilience and make significant contributions to our economy, fostering both development and social change," she says.

Graduating with an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), Chipo has more than ten years of experience in the fintech and digital commerce sector, and is passionate about leveraging technology and bold ideas to enhance financial inclusion in Africa.