Pan African digital payments company DPO Group has announced the appointment of Judy Waruiru as Managing Director for Africa. In her new role, becoming effective in January 2023, Judy will be responsible for DPO business in more than twenty countries across Africa.
Judy has been with the DPO since 2019 and was appointed as Deputy Managing Director in early 2022. Her previous position was Chief Operating Officer, where she oversaw the operations across 20 countries in Africa and was responsible for strategy implementation, risk management, customer excellence and operational compliance.
Judy was part of the team that led to the acquisition of the DPO by Network International and was responsible for structuring the operations department.
Before working at DPO, Judy built her career in the airline industry, spending 15 years working for Kenya Airways,Qatar Airways, and Jambojet Limited, with a focus on the digital landscape. As MD, Judy will also serve as the Country Corporate Officer for Kenya within the Network International Group.