About
Samuel Amanor is a visionary leader and entrepreneur from Ghana, renowned for his substantial contributions to the fintech, trade, and global payments sectors across Africa. As the Founder and CEO of BlueSPACE Africa Technologies, BlueSPACE Financial Cloud, and BlueSPACE Innovation Hub, he has been instrumental in integrating advanced technological solutions with African markets, fostering significant transformation across the continent.
Before establishing BlueSPACE, Samuel played a pivotal role in leading EMC and Dell's operations in emerging markets, serving as CEO for Ghana, and spearheading digital transformation in West Africa. With over 18 years of experience, he has built and led teams that have significantly enhanced the African trade, payment systems, and fintech talent development landscape.
Samuel's influence extends to his role as Vice President of Funding & Partnerships at the Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, highlighting his commitment to creating a pan-African financial ecosystem. As a managing system integration partner for global financial technology giants, he guides banks, insurance companies, and central banks through digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding market access.
His entrepreneurial spirit is further exemplified by co-founding the Ghana Innovation Hub, providing mentorship and resources to early-stage companies. He also plays a crucial role in the Africa Prosperity Network Interoperability Committee and the Single Africa Payments Area (SAPA), advancing unified trade and payment systems across the continent.
Samuel's dedication to innovation is reflected in his advisory roles focusing on AI, Agritech, and renewable energy. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Wayne College and has pursued executive studies in Corporate Strategy & Entrepreneurship at Stanford Open University. Through his inspirational leadership, Samuel Amanor continues to drive transformative change in the fintech and global payments landscape, advocating for sustainable development and youth empowerment across Africa.