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What We Offer
Mission
Adopting a futuristic approach to offering strategic support and delivering comprehensive solutions to address and enhance critical challenges faced by CDFIs, such as financial sustainability, longitudinal capacity building, and making a lasting impact, all aimed at fostering a more inclusive and equitable economy.
About Us
Founded in August 2021 and officially registered in July 2024, in New Jersey (USA), PTSolutionz Investments LLC brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the consultancy landscape. Specializing in risk management frameworks for financial institutions, particularly in the retail sector across the United States, we leverage cutting-edge cyber-driven technologies and forward-thinking strategies to address complex business challenges.
Our Services
- Risk Management Frameworks: We craft robust strategies to mitigate risks specific to the retail sector.
- Cyber-Driven Solutions: We harness advanced technologies to enhance security and resilience.
- Innovative Strategies: We pioneer approaches that anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
- Global Expertise, Local Insight: We provide tailored solutions that blend global best practices with local market understanding.
Why Choose Us
Our commitment to innovation and client success sets us apart:
- Proven Track Record: Years of operational excellence and client satisfaction
- Expert Team: A dedicated team of industry experts and technologists
- Client-Centric Approach: Tailored solutions that meet your unique needs and exceed expectations
- Future-Focused: Continuously evolving to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape
Join Us on the Journey Towards Future-Proof Risk Management
Management Profile
Dr. Philip Takyi - Founder and CEO
Dr. Philip Takyi is a renowned Financial Security Expert and a Doctoral Scholar of SBS Swiss Business School in Zurich, Switzerland (Business Administration). He also has Post graduate degrees in Applied Business Research and Business Administration(Finance), and is an Executive MBA candidate in Cybersecurity at Ottawa University, Arizona in the United States of America.
He has acquired two decades of specialization in financial planning and advisory, risk management, and cybersecurity. He is a Doctoral Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Financial and Investments Analysts, Ghana; the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance, New Mexico-USA; and the Institute of Credit Administrators, Nigeria. Dr. Philip is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Nigeria; the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria; and the Institute of Directors, Ghana.
He has acquired two decades of specialization in financial planning and advisory, risk management, and cybersecurity. He is a Doctoral Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Financial and Investments Analysts, Ghana; the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance, New Mexico-USA; and the Institute of Credit Administrators, Nigeria. Dr. Philip is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Nigeria; the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria; and the Institute of Directors, Ghana.
Over a two-decade period, he has gained relevant experience in financial greenfield projects, working with various institutions and stakeholders in more than a dozen countries across Africa and Latin America to improve access to and quality of financial products and services for low-income and underserved individuals.
He held senior leadership positions in investment companies, microfinance banks, savings and loans companies, and social enterprises. He had led teams, projects, and initiatives to expand market reach through greenfield projects, developed new products, deployed alternative delivery channels, developed public-private partnerships for national inclusive programs, and conducted consultancy projects for UNCDF related to donor funding projects. He has provided technical and operational support and advice to regional and global networks and partners.
As CEO of FINCA-USA (Nigeria subsidiary) and an influential figure within ACCION International, USA, Dr. Philip demonstrated prowess in international development initiatives. His endeavors in these institutions were characterized by the cultivation of substantial social capital, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
He is passionate about availing his two decades of experience in corporate governance, enhancing longitudinal exposure to developmental trends beneficial to multinational public and private sectors, and making the world a better place.
As CEO of FINCA-USA (Nigeria subsidiary) and an influential figure within ACCION International, USA, Dr. Philip demonstrated prowess in international development initiatives. His endeavors in these institutions were characterized by the cultivation of substantial social capital, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
He is passionate about availing his two decades of experience in corporate governance, enhancing longitudinal exposure to developmental trends beneficial to multinational public and private sectors, and making the world a better place.
Board Members
Triphine Miyanda
- Miyanda is the managing partner of Miyanda Williams Legal Practitioners, a law firm registered in Zambia.
- Her areas of expertise include corporate governance, legal audits, negotiations and contract management, commercial transactions, and securities.
- She is a qualified Advocate with over 15 years of experience in corporate transactions acquired through providing counsel to government and private corporations. She has worked in senior executive roles at FINCA Zambia and MTN Zambia Limited and as a State Advocate at the Ministry of Justice under the Attorney General's Chambers.
Dr. Hod Anyigba
- Dr. Hod Anyigba is an assistant professor of economics and entrepreneurship at SBS Swiss Business School and Nobel International Business School (NiBS).
- His research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurship policy, and sustainable entrepreneurship in developing countries.
- His other areas of interest in consultancy are business management, strategy, leadership, and innovation.
- Dr. Hod has invaluable academic and industry experience both from Europe and Africa.
- He is a fellow at the Chartered Institute of Economists, Ghana.
Dr. Francis Takyi
- Dr. Francis Takyi has been in banking for 20 years. He joined Opportunity International in 2008 as a branch manager and progressed through the ranks to risk management.
- From 2013 to 2016, he was appointed at Opportunity International Network, USA, where he helped build the risk management framework and capacity within the African risk teams.
- As the Chief Risk Officer and Director of Cyber and Information Security, he has responsibility for managing the overall risk profile of Opportunity International Savings and Loans in Ghana.
- Dr. Francis has an Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance from Harvard Business School, Boston, USA.
Mr. Gift Mahubo
- As Senior Director of Operations and Technology for Accion Global Advisory Solutions, Gift manages the delivery of data-centered and tech-enabled services to global partners.
- He has over 20 years of experience working in the areas of technology, digital strategy, process automation, and digital product implementation. He has served as Chief Information Officer for Accion Microfinance Bank.
- Gift holds an MBA in electronic engineering and is certified in 11 governance, information security, auditing, compliance, and project management.
Mr. Masuna Chikami - Board Chair
- After putting himself through school, he secured his first job as a loan officer for an NGO in Zimbabwe, where he worked with women in rural areas. Accion had the great fortune of getting to know Chikami when he was serving as the general manager of MicroKing, a former Accion microfinance partner in Zimbabwe.
- When he joined Accion, Microfinance Bank, it had no banking license, branches, or clients—just one small room shared by five people who were working to get the institution off the ground. The hours were long—typically until midnight—but he holds the project up today as his proudest moment.
- Accion Microfinance Bank is now reaching more than 120,000 savers and over 43,000 loan clients through more than 300 loan officers and 31 branches. Chikami continues to manage teams of Accion consultants who pilot new products and technologies that will improve the bank's reach, client service, and efficiency.
- He has accomplished a great deal in collaboration with his technical assistance teams and our four partner MFIs, which are currently reaching some 83,000 clients in Africa.
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