About COOPEX

Building Africa's next generation financial ecosystem.

COOPEX Africa designs, deploys and manages complete financial technology ecosystems. Rather than selling individual software products, we deliver integrated banking platforms combining infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, payments, enterprise software, digital channels and managed operations into one unified solution.

Our delivery model enables financial institutions to launch rapidly while remaining compliant with global regulatory and security standards.

Why COOPEX

An end-to-end financial technology partner.

Infrastructure

Enterprise data centres.

Cloud

Scalable cloud-native platforms.

Security

24/7 Security Operations Centre.

Integration

API-first digital architecture.

Payments

Unified payment ecosystem.

Compliance

Built around international financial standards.

Managed Services

You operate while we manage your technology.

Leadership & advisory team

The team behind the platform.

Strategic leadership, legal and governance expertise, and infrastructure engineering — supported by an international advisory network spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Samuel Kairu Njonde

Chairman

Provides strategic leadership, corporate governance oversight and long-term vision for the organization. Extensive experience across financial services, digital transformation, systems analysis and design, infrastructure development and public-private sector leadership, focused on building sustainable institutions and driving innovation across Africa.

Julius Mbaya Mungai

Executive Director

Leads COOPEX's operational strategy, business development and execution of major projects, overseeing strategic partnerships, institutional growth and the delivery of technology-enabled financial and infrastructure solutions.

Lillian Mbindyo

Lead Associate — Legal & Governance

Heads Legal and Governance, providing expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, legal advisory, contract management and risk management, ensuring the highest standards of legal integrity and corporate accountability.

Brian Muita

Lead — Cloud Infrastructure & Security

Oversees cloud architecture, cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, network security, disaster recovery and secure digital transformation — ensuring COOPEX's technology platforms remain resilient, scalable and secure while meeting international best practices.

Associates

Giulio Cesare Zanetti

Associate

Supports COOPEX's international business initiatives, strategic partnerships and cross-border project development, contributing to international collaboration and investment opportunities.

Eugenio Zoppis

Associate

Supports international operations, strategic advisory services, project execution and stakeholder engagement across multiple jurisdictions.

Edward P. White

Associate

Provides strategic advisory services, contributing expertise in corporate strategy, institutional development and international business relationships.

David Ndegwa

Associate

Brings long-standing experience working with cooperatives, supporting business development, client engagement and strategic initiatives, and contributing to project execution and organizational growth.

Peter Ndegwa

Associate

An actuarial scientist contributing to operational excellence, business strategy and stakeholder coordination, supporting the successful delivery of COOPEX programmes and partnerships.

Delivery framework

How an engagement runs.

Seven stages that take an institution from regulatory assessment to a fully operated, continuously improving platform.

Discover

Business and regulatory assessment.

Design

Solution architecture.

Build

Infrastructure deployment.

Integrate

API and third-party systems.

Secure

Cybersecurity and compliance.

Operate

24/7 managed services.

Optimize

Continuous innovation.

One partner. Complete financial infrastructure.

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