Etop Ikpe

Etop Ikpe is a Nigerian serial entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of Autochek Africa, a technology-driven automotive solutions company.

Professional Background

Current Role:

• CEO of Autochek Africa (August 2020 - Present)
• Leads an automotive technology company that builds solutions to enhance commerce in the automotive sector
• Focuses on improving auto loan access, vehicle maintenance services, and creating transactional marketplaces123

Entrepreneurial Journey

Previous Ventures:

• CEO of CARS45 (August 2016 - July 2020)
• Commercial Director at Konga Online Shopping Ltd (April 2016 - July 2016)
• Co-MD of DealDey Limited (September 2014 - March 2016)
• Founder MD/CEO of Tinker and Bell Media LTD (December 2008 - October 2012)
• Founder of Three Stitches, an online fashion retail store2

Autochek Africa Achievements

Company Impact:

• Expanded operations across West and East Africa
• Onboarded over 70 financial partners, including Access Bank and Ecobank
• Developed technology that reduces loan application process from 40-45 days to 24 hours
• Aims to improve automotive credit access from 2% to 50% across Africa in the next decade3

Vision and Philosophy

Ikpe believes in using technology to create transformational impact, particularly in job creation and poverty reduction. He sees Africa's challenges as opportunities for growth and is committed to developing solutions that can positively impact millions of lives.3

Key Insights:

• Recognized the low automotive financing penetration in Africa (only 5% compared to 75-80% in other developing countries)
• Focuses on using technology to provide transparency and trust in auto financing3