Our judges love being part of this programme so much that between 75-95% come back year after year. In fact, we’ve got such incredible loyalty that we now have a waiting list – with some of our long-standing judges even offering to step aside to give new talent a chance to shine!
Interested in joining our judging team? We’d love to hear from you! Just drop an email. There are a couple of things we’re looking for: you’ll need to have some previous judging experience and expertise in at least two of our award categories.
The list below shows our fantastic 2025 line-up of judges, which we are adding to as confirmations roll in.
Dates for the diary
You can check the current timeline here.
Adebayo is a senior technology executive with extensive experience designing and scaling enterprise-grade digital platforms. He leads engineering strategy, cloud architecture, and system security across NexaCore’s product portfolio, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance. His work focuses on building resilient infrastructure that supports long-term business growth, cross-border operations, and data-driven decision-making.
Aniefok is a cybersecurity professional specialising in risk assessment, data protection, and enterprise security architecture. He advises financial institutions and technology companies on strengthening their digital resilience against evolving threats. His work includes security audits, compliance frameworks, incident response planning, and staff awareness programmes.
Blessing leads market expansion and strategic partnerships at PayNest Technologies. She is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, building alliances, and supporting product adoption across new markets. Her role bridges commercial strategy, partnerships, and customer engagement to support sustainable fintech scale.
Bolanle is an investment professional focused on early- and growth-stage technology and enterprise companies. She conducts financial analysis, market research, and due diligence to support investment decisions. Her work helps identify scalable business models, assess risk, and support portfolio growth across diverse sectors.
Chinedu is an entrepreneur and analytics specialist with a strong background in business intelligence and data strategy. Through BlueHorizon Analytics, he helps organisations transform raw data into actionable insights that inform policy, investment, and operational planning. His expertise spans data modelling, performance measurement, and strategic advisory for both private and public-sector clients.
Funke is an operations and strategy leader responsible for driving organisational performance across BrightPath Ventures. She oversees internal operations, portfolio support, and execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainable growth. Her experience spans investment operations, governance, and organisational scaling.
Grace leads regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management at TrustBridge Finance. She ensures that innovation is delivered within robust legal and ethical frameworks, working closely with regulators and internal stakeholders. Her expertise supports responsible fintech growth, investor confidence, and long-term institutional credibility.
Nkiru drives innovation strategy and experimentation at Elevate Enterprise Labs, overseeing programmes focused on emerging technologies, enterprise partnerships, and new business models. She works with startups, corporates, and ecosystem partners to translate innovative ideas into commercially viable solutions with real-world impact.
Sadiq leads large-scale digital transformation initiatives across Vertex Financial Group, focusing on modernising legacy systems, improving customer experience, and embedding digital efficiency across core operations. He works closely with executive leadership to align technology investments with long-term business objectives, ensuring transformation efforts deliver measurable impact.
Tunde is a product strategist with a strong track record in developing and launching scalable software solutions. He oversees product discovery, roadmap planning, and cross-functional delivery, ensuring that business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility are fully aligned. His work has supported the successful rollout of enterprise and SaaS platforms across multiple industries.