TEFIRO SERUNJOGI

Tefiro Serunjogi is the Head of Consumer Products at Chipper Cash, where he leads global product teams across Cards, Crypto, Stocks, Marketplace, and Peer-to-Peer Money Movement. Based in New York, Tefiro is part of the company’s senior leadership, playing a central role in defining product strategy, overseeing global partnerships, managing P&L responsibilities, and scaling digital financial solutions across key emerging markets. Under his leadership, Chipper Cash has deepened its focus on financial inclusion and product innovation, leveraging technologies such as AI and blockchain to transform cross-border payments in Africa and beyond.

Prior to Chipper Cash, Tefiro held several leadership roles at Mastercard, including Director of Product Development and Manager of Merchant Development for the UK & Ireland. There, he led the global rollout of innovative POS technologies like Tap on Phone and biometrics-based authentication, launching over 60 pilots in diverse markets. His work focused on expanding the reach of digital payments through strategic partnerships with fintechs, ISVs, and payment facilitators, and developing scalable solutions to modernize the merchant landscape.

Tefiro also brings a strong background in corporate strategy, market insights, and investment analysis from his earlier roles at Mastercard. His unique blend of experience across strategy, product innovation, and market expansion positions him as a key voice in the evolution of digital financial services. At the intersection of consumer products and global fintech infrastructure, he continues to advocate for inclusive, scalable, and tech-forward financial systems that meet the needs of underserved communities around the world.