David Akinin
About David Akinin
David Akinin is the Founder and CEO of JABU, a fintech company in Namibia, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in finance and technology, holding various board positions and having worked with major companies like Credit Suisse and Google.
Work at JABU
David Akinin serves as the Founder and CEO of JABU, a fintech company established in 2020. Under his leadership, JABU focuses on transforming business payments and digitizing money across Africa. The company aims to enhance financial accessibility and efficiency for businesses in the region.
Education and Expertise
David Akinin has a diverse educational background. He studied Economics at the University of Chicago, where he earned a BA with General Honors from 2008 to 2012. He also completed a Summer School Program in Economics at Harvard University in 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Philosophy in Inclusive Innovation from the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town from 2018 to 2019.
Background
David Akinin has a multicultural background, being Spanish-Venezuelan and raised in America. His professional journey includes significant roles at major global companies such as Google and Credit Suisse, where he gained experience in investment banking across various regions, including Latin America and Global Energy.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at JABU, David Akinin is actively involved in several organizations. He has been a Board Member at GS1 Namibia since 2022 and at Atenu Developments since 2017. He previously served as Chairman of the Board at GS1 Namibia from 2021 to 2022 and as a Board Member at OperFin Technologies from 2016 to 2022.
Achievements in Social Entrepreneurship
David Akinin has a strong passion for development and creating sustainable habitats. He emphasizes social entrepreneurship in his work, combining his expertise in finance and technology to drive accountability and innovation within the sectors he engages.