John Lombela

John Lombela is an experienced technology entrepreneur and business leader with over 17 years of experience in IT leadership, software development, and digital innovation.1 He currently serves as the Non-Executive Director for Africa Sub-Regions and Business Strategy & Planning Lead at the Pan-African Tech Foundation, a role he has held since July 2021.1

Professional Experience

Current Roles::

• Founder and CEO of Axalio (since June 2020)
• Non-Executive Director at Pan-African Tech Foundation (since July 2021)
• Founder and CEO of Cryptovecs Capital (since January 2017)
• Founder and CEO of Innovecs Consulting (since April 2012)

Key Achievements::

At the Pan-African Tech Foundation, Lombela:

• Supervises activities and leads a team of experts across sub-regional hubs
• Contributes to Africa's sustainable development
• Coordinated three bootcamps for Francophone sub-regional hubs between August 2021 and 2022
• Supports the implementation of emerging technologies across the continent1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Lombela has founded and led several successful companies:

1. Axalio: As CEO, he acquired over 9,500 users through early teaser campaigns and conducted 400+ surveys to promote financial inclusion.1

2. Cryptovecs Capital: Processed over $5 million in OTC transactions and facilitated a $42 million strategic partnership with AS Roma for Zytara Labs.1

3. Innovecs Consulting: Improved sales by 40% and reduced costs by 30% through business development initiatives.1

Expertise and Interests

John Lombela is passionate about:

• Financial inclusion and empowerment
• Blockchain technology and digital assets
• Business strategy and development
• Emerging technologies in Africa

He has spoken at conferences in over 10 countries across four continents, building a professional network in blockchain, digital assets, and DeFi.13

Personal Mission

As a CEO and founder, Lombela is driven by a personal mission to empower people's lives through financial inclusion.3 He believes in charting his own course as an entrepreneur rather than relying solely on experts for insights.2

John Lombela's diverse experience and leadership roles demonstrate his commitment to innovation, technology, and economic development, particularly in Africa and the global financial technology sector.