The People Behind ApexCore
Meet the experienced leaders driving innovation and excellence at Apex Softwares. Our team combines decades of expertise in financial technology, banking, and software development.
Executive Leadership
Our executive team brings together visionary leaders with deep expertise in financial services, technology, and business transformation.
John Kamau
Chief Executive OfficerJohn founded Apex Softwares in 2010 with a vision to democratize access to modern banking technology across Africa. With over 25 years of experience in financial services and technology, he has led the company from a small startup to a leading fintech provider serving 100+ institutions.
Prior to Apex, John held senior positions at Standard Chartered Bank and Accenture, where he led digital transformation initiatives across East Africa.
Sarah Ochieng
Chief Technology OfficerSarah leads our technology strategy and product innovation, overseeing a team of 80+ engineers. She is passionate about building scalable, secure systems that empower financial inclusion across Africa.
Before joining Apex, Sarah was VP of Engineering at Safaricom, where she led the development of M-Pesa's core platform. She holds a Master's in Computer Science from MIT.
Michael Njoroge
Chief Operations OfficerMichael ensures operational excellence across all client implementations and internal processes. He has successfully overseen 100+ core banking implementations across 15 African countries.
Michael previously served as Director of Operations at Temenos for Sub-Saharan Africa, managing a portfolio of 50+ banking clients.
Grace Wanjiku
Chief Financial OfficerGrace oversees financial strategy, investor relations, and sustainable growth initiatives. Under her leadership, Apex has achieved profitability while maintaining aggressive investment in R&D.
Grace is a CPA with 18 years of experience in financial management. She previously served as CFO at Cellulant and held senior finance roles at Deloitte East Africa.
Senior Leadership
Our senior leaders drive excellence across every function of the organization.
David Mutua
VP, Product ManagementAmina Hassan
VP, Customer SuccessPeter Otieno
VP, EngineeringFaith Mwende
VP, Human ResourcesJames Kariuki
VP, Sales & PartnershipsLinda Achieng
VP, MarketingSamuel Omondi
Director, Security & ComplianceChristine Wairimu
Director, Professional ServicesJoin Our Team
We're always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for transforming financial services in Africa. At Apex, you'll work on challenging problems, learn from industry experts, and make a real impact.