Dantown taps Chimene Chinah as new CEO Amid global expansion plans

Dantown, a leading fintech company, has appointed Chimene Chinah, its former Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the company embarks on an ambitious growth phase focused on regulatory compliance, high-volume trading solutions, and global outreach.

Chinah, who has been instrumental in developing Dantown’s cryptocurrency exchange, virtual card system, and digital payment platform during his tenure as COO, steps into the CEO role with a clear mandate to enhance the company’s structure, ensure regulatory alignment, and drive long-term scalability.

His promotion comes at a time when Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market is booming, with transaction volumes reaching $59 billion between July 2023 and June 2024, reflecting growing demand for innovative financial solutions.

Under Chinah’s leadership, Dantown aims to position itself as a global financial connector, offering a one-stop platform where users can receive, hold, and exchange multiple fiat and cryptocurrencies, as well as spend globally via a virtual card. The company is also developing an over-the-counter (OTC) platform tailored for high-volume crypto traders, providing personalized support and secure transaction execution.

“Our vision has always been to make it easier for people to access financial services,” Chinah said in a statement. “This vision drives everything we do, from the products we build to how we support our users.”

Dantown is actively pursuing licensing under Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission and is eyeing participation in the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP), which offers a temporary operational pathway for Virtual Asset Service Providers. This regulatory focus underscores the company’s commitment to operating within a compliant framework as it scales.

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In addition to its market expansion, Dantown is investing heavily in talent development through its technical internship and graduate trainee programs, initiatives launched by its parent company, Thoth Group, in 2022 and expanded in 2025. These programs aim to prepare professionals for roles in business, marketing, and engineering within six to nine months, creating a robust pipeline of skilled fintech talent.

“We’re focused on building a steady pipeline of skilled professionals,” Chinah added. “Our goal is to make seamless financial transactions a measurable reality for our users.”

As Dantown continues to innovate and expand, Chinah’s leadership is expected to strengthen the company’s position as a trusted platform for both retail and high-volume traders in Nigeria and beyond.