Tai Alegbe is the CEO and Co-Founder of Contingent, a prominent procurement and supply-chain technology company.

With a rich professional background, Tai previously served as a Director on the U.S growth team at a Fintech company in New York, USA, backed by QED Ventures.

Prior to this, Tai held an executive role at DTCC (Europe), contributing significantly to partnerships, new business initiatives, and venturing into new realms.

Tai kickstarted his career as an institutional equity investment analyst in London, demonstrating early expertise and acumen in the financial sector.

A seasoned entrepreneur, Tai also founded and successfully exited an e-commerce startup focusing on revolutionizing small business transactions using technology and design.

Educationally, Tai holds a master's in Business & Management from the University of London, complemented by finance and technology qualifications from Oxford University.

His academic journey includes studies at renowned institutions such as Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge for Business Sustainability Management, University of London for Management & Business, and The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

Throughout his career, Tai has been associated with prestigious organizations like Pavilion, On Deck, Arachnys, and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) in various leadership capacities.

Tai Alegbe's diverse expertise in finance, technology, procurement, and entrepreneurship positions him as a formidable force in the business world.