Flutterwave makes several new exec appointments focusing on risk, compliance and partnerships

Global Expansion Focus: African paytech Flutterwave is making strategic hires to support its global expansion.
Executive Appointments:
- Amaresh Mohan: Chief Risk Officer, brings 25 years of experience from GoTo Group, Stripe, and PayPal, overseeing risk management at Flutterwave.
- Stephen Cheng: Executive VP, Global Expansion and Payment Partnerships, with 20+ years in financial institutions, to drive expansion through licenses and partnerships.
- Amanda Ortega: Head of Compliance, US, leveraging 20+ years of banking experience to manage regulatory standards and compliance in North America.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Amaresh Mohan focuses on risk management, including compliance, trust, safety, and governance.
- Stephen Cheng leads global expansion efforts, acquiring licenses, and forming strategic payment partnerships.
- Amanda Ortega oversees regulatory standards and compliance in North America.
Additional Senior Hires:
- Steven Huynh: VP, Global Expansion and Payment Partnerships, leveraging experience from Western Union, Sigue, and Wyre.
- Chris Davis: VP, of Risk and Compliance Operations, brings experience from Scottrade and Square/Cash App.
- Adewale Ayantoye: VP, Risk Management, with a background in financial crimes operations at Etsy and compliance leadership at Square/Cash App.