Enoch Adeyemi identifies himself first as human. Moreover, he holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and specialises in consulting within the financial services industry. Driven by a strong commitment to positive change, Enoch has founded several organisations, including Black Professionals United Kingdom – a rapidly growing entity that offers support to professionals, students, and corporate partners. Additionally, he contributes his expertise in leadership, finance, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as entrepreneurship, across multiple advisory boards.
Rukayyat Kolawole, CFA is a golf enthusiast, proud mother, and founder of a wealth tech company, PACEUPinvest® a B2B and B2C hyperpersonalised wealth technology platform that leverages AI, behavioural science, inclusive cultural context and human expertise for Financial Well Being.
With more than 18 years of experience in investment banking, investment management, and capital markets, she has managed billions in assets and generated profits through investment portfolios for individuals and corporations. She is a keynote speaker, Founding Committee member 100 Women in Finance, and Executive Board member of the European Women in Payments Network (EWPN).
She has received various awards, e.g. Role Model in Germany for women in STEM, BWAM 40 under 40, Women in Fintech Powerlist StandOut 45 and the Forbes Inspiring Founders Globally. Rukayyat holds degrees such as MSc in Finance and Investment Management and a double diploma Executive MBA from Mannheim Business School, Germany and ESSEC Business School, Paris. With executive programmes at Georgetown University U.S.A, ESSEC Singapore and Tongji University, China. PaceUP Invest was listed by The Financial Technologist as one of the most influential financial technology companies of 2023.
My name is Asmaa Hechenberger, and I’m a passionate Data and AI expert on a mission to unlock the hidden potential of data. Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked across a range of industries—including healthcare, e-commerce, insurance, finance, and controlling—gaining experience in data engineering, leadership, and strategic innovation.
My focus lies in developing forward-thinking data strategies, business intelligence frameworks, and AI-driven solutions that translate complex data into meaningful insights.
As a career changer, I moved from the world of languages into the world of code—and from the beauty of travel to the future of robotics. This journey sparked my curiosity and shaped my creative approach to crafting unique, sustainable data, BI, and AI solutions tailored to real business challenges. Beyond my professional journey in tech, I’ve actively contributed to non-profit projects in marketing and public relations, supporting initiatives that amplify diverse voices and build inclusive communities. I believe in using communication as a powerful tool to drive visibility, belonging, and systemic change. As a board member for Black Professionals Europe e.V., I’m honored to support our mission of representation, connection, and opportunity—bringing people together and shaping a more inclusive professional future across Europe.
