Ramon Bello is the General Manager of the Paga Engine business — the powerhouse driving Paga’s embedded finance and payments infrastructure across Africa and beyond. A strategic operator and data-driven leader, Ramon oversees a portfolio that processes over ₦12 Trillion annually, forging cross-border partnerships and scaling API-based payment infrastructure that empowers businesses to build, grow, and thrive.
With a proven track record of transforming strategic vision into measurable growth, Ramon has led the Paga Engine business to achieve over 200% growth in transaction processing value and 300% revenue acceleration year-on-year. His leadership blends commercial acumen with analytical precision — integrating data insights, partnership innovation, and market strategy to strengthen Paga’s position as a leading infrastructure provider in the African fintech ecosystem.
Ramon’s career at Paga spans roles in data analytics, business strategy, and partnership development — experiences that have shaped his holistic understanding of how technology, policy, and market dynamics intersect to drive inclusion and scale. Prior to Paga, he gained valuable experience in telecommunications, logistics and public policy research, managing complex data systems and developing intelligence frameworks for regional and global organizations.
A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University with a B.Sc. in Demography and Social Statistics (Second Class Upper), Ramon combines technical depth with business foresight. He is passionate about building Africa’s next generation of payment infrastructure, mentoring young innovators, and advancing the continent’s digital economy.