Axalio

Acquired 9.5K+ users through an early teaser campaign and conducting 400+ surveys to promote financial inclusion and focus strategy. 

Head a global team, establishing strategic partnerships with technology providers and geopolitical entities, and offering low-fee banking products and investment opportunities. 

Join us in our mission to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and prosper.

Founder & CEO

Pan-African Tech Foundation

Supervised all activities and steer a team of experts across sub-regional hubs, contributing to Africa's sustainable development. 

Coordinated and covered 3 bootcamps for Francophone sub-regional hubs between August 2021 and 2022, helping the implementation of emerging technologies and providing support to organizations across the continent.

Non-Executive Director

Cryptovecs Capital

Processed $5M+ OTC transactions and facilitated a $42M strategic partnership with AS Roma for Zytara Labs.

Addressed attendees at conferences in 10+ countries on four continents, building a professional network and partnerships in blockchain, digital assets, and DeFi.

Innovecs Consulting

Improved sales by 40% and relieved 60 hours/week on job bag management for 150+ sales reps in exhibition and conferencing department with an online portal.

Reduced cost by 30% and pushed revenue growth through business development.

The World Bank Treasury (IBRD • IDA)

Managed a $71M budget for deploying a 4,500 Km optic-fibre network in DRC, assuring optimal resource utilization and timely project completion. 

Optimised resource allocation, resulting in a 300% increase in project funding compared to previous terms.

Focal Point to the Minister of Portfolio

MiiPayy

As the co-founder and technology strategist of MiiPayy, I was leading the innovative thinking in revolutionizing the South African mobile payments market. Our platform was being built to enable smartphone users to make payments securely, quickly, and without the hassle of carrying physical payment methods.

Co-Founder & Technology Strategist

Adlistic

As the co-founder and Executive Director of Adlistic, I led the development of a new and innovative technology company that revolutionized the advertising industry by solving a common problem faced by advertisers worldwide.

John Wanamaker's famous quote "Half of the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don't know which half" still holds true today. Adlistic addresses this issue by providing accurate reporting and measurement of consumer engagement with ads across all mediums, including TV, print, online, radio, and magazines.

Our revolutionary technology at Adlistic offers advertisers unparalleled insights into their campaigns, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and optimize their ad spending.

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Nozukoalulutho Holdings

As a Non-Executive Director, I led "Special Projects" at our company, which involved connecting competent black suppliers to clients with diverse procurement needs in any commodity. My focus was on building strong and close relationships with various suppliers to understand their core strengths, weaknesses, and their abilities to deliver on the most demanding and challenging projects while keeping a focus on their Enterprise Development requirements.

Non-Executive Director & Project Manager

Standard Bank Group

Increased customer satisfaction ratings by 20% through effective communication and relationship management, ensuing in a boost in business growth. 

Saved $500,000 annually and cut down weekly workload by 15 hours by enforcing and maintaining a productivity statistics database in compliance with corporate policies.

Project Manager & Solution Delivery Manager

JRB Solutions

At JRB Solutions, I was a Managing Director and Founder of a software development consulting firm. My core responsibilities included developing a strategic plan to steer positive impact in the South African market, implementing growth plans, and ensuring that I aligned the organizational structure and management team to implement the business plan in a functional and cost-effective manner.

In addition, I introduced profitable and competitive products and services into the target market, managed day-to-day activities to meet financial objectives, and marketed the brand amongst the business community, media, and key stakeholders in the government and private sector.

As the company evolved into Innovecs Consulting, I played a key role in the re-branding effort to provide better and improved services to our customers while employing additional technologies and providing more professional services. I also maintained relationships with technology companies, CRM companies, partners, customers, and professional networks to support business growth.

Founder & Managing Director

As founder of JRB Solutions, I managed CRM implementations using our deployment methodology, conducted requirements workshops, customized reports, and provided post-implementation support. I also helped to define structural and cultural changes to achieve goals, designed and conducted business solution testing, and planned efforts to identify value creation opportunities for clients.

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant, Developer

Created Windows and Web solutions based on customer requirements and recommendations, utilizing innovative technologies for development team success. 

Cooperated with developers to stabilize and test Web solutions for products/projects, ensuring user satisfaction and project success.

Senior Software Developer

Advancing Sustainability and NetZero Goals. Empowering Small-Scale Miners with Blockchain. Advocate for DeFi & Financial Equity

I have over 17 years of experience in IT leadership, software development, and digital transformation. I have managed complex projects and programs across various industries. My expertise lies in client relationship management, consulting and solutions delivery, risk management, leadership, and communication. I have a record of accomplishment of generating quantifiable success.

Currently, I am the CEO and founder of Axalio where I lead a team of seven building unique products to transform the finance industry by leveraging blockchain technology to empower underserved communities. 

During my tenure at Standard Bank Group, I led a team of four developers and eight support engineers. Together, we improved internal processes for key departments such as compliance, governance, legal, and fraud. Our efforts also led to increased revenues for the PBB retail sector within the bank. At another previous employer, I identified new revenue drivers and increased sales by over 180% in less than six months by deploying CRM solutions and integrating several ERPs with blue chip companies.

I have a hands-on leadership style, and I align sales processes with leading-edge technologies. I have a strong sense of leadership that guides each team member to reach their full potential, and I always align sales teams and developers and organize meetings to achieve buy-in on key directives.

Through decentralized finance and ESG-conscious solutions, I am unlocking the potential for better financial health and wealth creation for people in Africa and the world.

If you catch me outside of work, I'm an adventurous traveler - 35 countries and counting - and an avid lover of tennis!

Competencies: Software Development, Blockchain, DeFi, Web 3.0, Entrepreneurship, Customer Relations, Managing Teams, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy.

Feel free to connect with me to learn on LinkedIn or contact me directly on john@axalio.com or on Twitter (@JohnLombela) to learn more about Axalio, blockchain technology, or our mission to empower the underserved. I am always looking to grow my personal and professional network and share experiences.

John Lombela

Meal Star

Unleashing the home kitchen potential, through a B2C app, Direct to Consumer (DTC)

• Building a top-performance team and culture.
• Define short and mid term business plan, company level OKRs and high level roadmap for Product, Growth and GTM initiatives.
• Select and negotiate with key business partners.
• Lead pivot initiatives redefining the business model and product strategy.
• Lead product development and launching initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive innovation and growth.
• Design and conduct user discovery sessions.
• Define user acquisition strategies for launch and mid-term. 
• Define monetization strategies for Mexico and USA markets.

Operations Director

TRIBU Tech Latam

Mentor

DOMOS Group Member

VITTA UN NUEVO ESTILO DE VIDA

• Lead all aspects of avocado distribution operations, from acquisition to sale, ensuring product quality and profitability.
• Manage teams to meet and exceed quality and safety standards, fostering strong relationships with global suppliers and customers.
• Implement efficient management and control measures, overseeing inventory and logistics for timely product delivery.
• Serve as the right-hand person to the Founder and CEO in evaluating and structuring new projects, business units, and services related to the core business.

ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Structured a vertical integration project to enhance margins and profitability.
2. Negotiated a strategic partnership with the leading product technology company to grant commercial distribution in Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
3. Redesigned processes and control tools for sales, inventory, and collections.
4. Established formal roles and responsibilities to enhance team clarity and performance.

General Manager

Saber Sabor

•  Build high performance teams
•  Implement business methodology and process standards
•  Supply chain optimization. Sourcing, procurement, inventory management and production processes
•  Develop and oversee the strategy of the firm
•  Follow up company’s P&L and financial performance 
•  Relationship and negotiation with key accounts
•  Serve as a trusted advisor for customers on technology adoption, process automation, cost management, staffing processes and strategic decisions

ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Advised over 200 businesses in the states of Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas and Guanajuato, in Mexico, in the F&B Business: Restaurants, Food shops and other food-related businesses.
2. Established and positioned a fast food restaurant with 2 branches. Sold them for 3x its value in 2020.
3. Authored and operated a semi-fine dining restaurant, managing an 18-person team in 2019.

Operations and Strategy Sr Consultant | Cofounder

Abundas | Finance and Technology Startup

•	Develop and execute the strategy for the business and its products
•	Establish strategic and operational objectives (OKR)
•	Lead Planning, Finance, HR, Operations, Product, IT and customer service areas
•	Implement company’s operation management system
•	Build and optimize scalable operation processes
•	Develop quality controls and manage operation KPIs
•	Manage the products’ lifecycle
•	Understand user pain-points and expectations, the market and competitors
•	Project management for new products development and launch.
•	Develop strategies to improve customer experience
•	Mentor teams in continuous improvement practices, project management and agile methodologies.
•	Elaborate financial models
•	Budget management
•	Examine financial reports (P&L) and make decisions to improve profitability
•	Propose investment initiatives to contribute with business growth
•	Manage strategic partnerships with compliance specialists, Card Issuers and Payment Processing vendors
•	Deliver results to Executive Team and CEO
•	Investor Relationships
•	Manage a 35-person team

ACHIEVEMENTS
1.	Delivered in less than 4 months a Cashflow Management Software, Banking as a Service, MVP (minimum viable product), developing a web platform and a mobile app, backed with MasterCard debit cards.
2.	Structured an automated collection process, reducing payment processing time by 50% and eradicating delinquency cases.
3.	Built a B2C business in under 4 months from concept to launch.
4.	Achieved growth up to $48M mxp loan portfolio with 2800 customers in 2 branches (Queretaro and Monterrey, MX).
5.	Developed and implemented products: micro-loans, payroll-guaranteed loans (online), digital wallet with credit card, apps for health tracking and delivery.

COO & Head of Product | Cofounder

BNI Global

*Founding Member of Santa Lucia Chapter in Nuevo Leon region. 
*Secretary-Treasurer of Santa Lucia Chapter from February- August 2020.
*Awarded as "Top Networker of the month", achieved in repeated occasions during my participation.

Networker

Prestamigo

*Create, design and document business processes for a new business unit in the Micro-loans industry. 
*Product definition and standardization according to market.
*Coordinate the software implementation and data migration for 7,000 customers in 5 regional branches. 
*Business dashboards definition and development.
*Coordinate new hires' administrative and operational onboarding processes.

Business Process Manager

INSO Consultores

Business Process Optimization Firm.
*Led a 5 people team. 
*Served as a Project Manager and Consultant Leader.
*Led process optimization and consulting projects with Avocado packaging companies in Michoacan, Mx.
*Delivered process improvement courses and workshops.

Business Consultant and Cofounder

Strategic Impact Solutions

Management Consulting firm, specialized in Operations and Financial Institutions. 
Delivered consultancy projects for multinational companies, such as Ally Credit, American Express, RSA Insurance and Globenet Telecom.

Business Process Improvement Analyst

American Express

*Create, design and document business processes for “Payback” Insurance products, working with cross-functional teams and integrating automated acquisition, customer service and claims processes, complying with company standards.
*Product Launch Coordinator for the “American Express Payback Gold Credit Card”, with remote teams from Mexico, USA, and UK.

New Product Development Team - Business Process Analyst

I am an accomplished business executive with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, boasting a robust background in management consulting, entrepreneurship, and leadership within the Financial, Technology, Hospitality, and Food sectors. 

I excel in translating strategic visions into highly profitable projects and possess a knack for structuring businesses for optimal performance. My focus on operational execution and business management, coupled with a data-driven mindset and a systemic approach, sets me apart in the industry. 

As an expert in defining and implementing strategies, I offer a unique blend of skills that align with diverse organizational needs. Furthermore, my international experience has not only broadened my horizons but also polished my English language proficiency to an advanced level.

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