Tayo Mustapha

Tayo Mustapha is a corporate governance, regulatory and capital advisory expert working at the intersection of startups, scale-ups and institutional growth. She currently serves as Senior Counsel at Moniepoint, where she supports board governance, regulatory strategy and cross-border expansion across multiple jurisdictions. She has extensive experience advising C-suite executives and corporate boards, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes, strengthen governance frameworks and align business strategy with global best practices. With a strong background in corporate finance, fintech and commercial law, Tayo has played a key role in cross-border transactions, mergers and regulatory compliance initiatives, particularly in emerging markets. She has advised on high-profile deals, ensuring businesses remain legally agile in fast-evolving regulatory environments. Passionate about the intersection of governance,
technology and financial regulation, Tayo brings deep insight into how businesses can leverage regulatory technology to enhance compliance, mitigate risk and drive sustainable growth.

A certified Board Advisor with an LL.M in International Commercial and Business Law from
the University of East Anglia, Tayo is a recognized voice on governance, ESG and sustainable growth. She has published and spoken widely on governance for scale, investor expectations and building resilient companies in African and global markets.