Akinyinka Akintunde is the Business Development Manager (BDM) for AFEX Commodities Exchange Limited. As the BDM, he ensures that the company meets its global objectives through frequent monitoring and evaluation of the different business processes. Under his purview are also big data management, product development, operational efficiency, and organizational competitiveness and viability. He previously worked as a Research Analyst and Market Development Officer at FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange, and formed part of the team that launched the FX Futures on the exchange.

He holds an MBA from Lagos Business School and is a Level 3 CFA candidate.