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Seghe Nwamaka Momodu

Country:

  • Cairo, Egypt

Designation and Company

  • Manager, Digital Business and Innovation | Data Products and Monetisation, Afreximbank

Years of Experience

  • 14

years

Area of Expertise/Speaking

1.

  • Digital Transformation, Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy

2.

  • Corporate Governance, Risk and Responsible Innovation

3.

  • People, Leadership and Organisational Transformation

Notable Career Highlights/Milestones

1.

  • Led Data Science & Advanced Analytics at Access Bank Drove AI, machine learning and analytics across customer intelligence, risk, operations and business growth.

2.

  • Advanced Pan-African Digital & Data Products at Afreximbank Developed and commercialised data products and digital solutions supporting African trade and institutional decision-making.

3.

  • Drove AI & Data-Led Business Innovation Led initiatives across predictive analytics, responsible AI, data monetisation and digital transformation, translating technology into business impact.

Professional Summary

Seghe is a senior data, artificial intelligence and digital business leader with over a decade of experience across financial services and development-focused institutions. Her leadership journey has evolved from deep technical expertise in data science and advanced analytics into broader responsibilities spanning digital products, commercialisation, enterprise transformation and strategic decision-making.

She currently works within Digital Business at Afreximbank, where she focuses on developing and commercialising data-driven products and digital intelligence capabilities that support African trade and institutional growth. Previously, as Head of Data Science and Advanced Analytics at Access Bank PLC, she led the application of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics across customer intelligence, risk, operational efficiency and business growth.

Her expertise sits at the intersection of data, AI, digital transformation, financial services and responsible technology. She is particularly passionate about strengthening AI governance, building trusted data ecosystems and ensuring African perspectives meaningfully shape global conversations on responsible and inclusive technology.

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