In a strategic move towards elevating their product design and innovation, Taptap Send has appointed Oladele Akinnusi as the new Head of Product Design. With over a decade of experience and a successful track record in product design and innovation, Oladele brings a wealth of expertise to this exciting role.
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Oladele is no stranger to the world of cutting-edge product design. Formerly a key player at Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce giant, Oladele served as the Director of User Research and Head of UX and Growth Design.

During this tenure, Oladele led transformative projects, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
He led the project on Augmented Reality for beauty shopping Jumia in partnership with L’Oreal. This set a new standard in the African e-commerce industry. This innovative feature allowed customers to virtually try on beauty products before purchases. A groundbreaking initiative that offered customers a more immersive and satisfying shopping experience.

Taptap Send is an app that lets people send money back home to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean quickly and at very low prices. Founded in 2018, Taptap Send is live in the UK, EU, US, Canada and UAE, and supports money transfers to Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Pakistan, Turkey, Philippines, Egypt, Mexico and 25 more countries.
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Taptap Send has successfully completed a number of funding rounds, including a $65 million raise in 2021. This robust financial backing underscored the company’s commitment to addressing the unique requirements of underserved communities worldwide in the field of cross-border remittances.

With Oladele at the helm of Taptap Send’s product design, the company is poised to further enhance its offerings, making remittances more efficient and accessible. Oladele’s extensive experience, coupled with a passion for user-centric design, is set to drive Taptap Send to new heights in the world of fintech and remittances.

As Taptap Send looks forward to this exciting chapter with Oladele, the company is confident that their commitment to innovative product design and user-focused solutions will continue to flourish under his leadership.
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