Advancing Sustainability and NetZero Goals. Empowering Small-Scale Miners with Blockchain. Advocate for DeFi & Financial Equity

I have over 17 years of experience in IT leadership, software development, and digital transformation. I have managed complex projects and programs across various industries. My expertise lies in client relationship management, consulting and solutions delivery, risk management, leadership, and communication. I have a record of accomplishment of generating quantifiable success.

Currently, I am the CEO and founder of Axalio where I lead a team of seven building unique products to transform the finance industry by leveraging blockchain technology to empower underserved communities. 

During my tenure at Standard Bank Group, I led a team of four developers and eight support engineers. Together, we improved internal processes for key departments such as compliance, governance, legal, and fraud. Our efforts also led to increased revenues for the PBB retail sector within the bank. At another previous employer, I identified new revenue drivers and increased sales by over 180% in less than six months by deploying CRM solutions and integrating several ERPs with blue chip companies.

I have a hands-on leadership style, and I align sales processes with leading-edge technologies. I have a strong sense of leadership that guides each team member to reach their full potential, and I always align sales teams and developers and organize meetings to achieve buy-in on key directives.

Through decentralized finance and ESG-conscious solutions, I am unlocking the potential for better financial health and wealth creation for people in Africa and the world.

If you catch me outside of work, I'm an adventurous traveler - 35 countries and counting - and an avid lover of tennis!

Competencies: Software Development, Blockchain, DeFi, Web 3.0, Entrepreneurship, Customer Relations, Managing Teams, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy.

Feel free to connect with me to learn on LinkedIn or contact me directly on john@axalio.com or on Twitter (@JohnLombela) to learn more about Axalio, blockchain technology, or our mission to empower the underserved. I am always looking to grow my personal and professional network and share experiences.

John Lombela

Future Minerals Forum 2026 was a reality check in the best way.

After dozens of conversations in Riyadh, one thing is clear: the minerals industry is still running on trust gaps, spreadsheets, and slow money, exactly where real value leaks.

That’s why Axalio exists.

We’re building the infrastructure layer for transparent, compliant, production-linked mineral trade and financing, starting with gold and ASM. It’s hard, it’s unsexy, and very few are willing to build it end-to-end. But the demand is real, and the timing is now.

If we spoke at FMF, thank you. If we didn’t, and you’re serious about responsible sourcing, trade finance, or digitizing the supply chain, let’s connect.

Riyadh: message received. Axalio is on the right track. 🇸🇦

Joachim Emily Stacy Jason Lionel Dona Arisa Nancy Hassan Derrick Jason Arthur

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Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)

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Leading Business Development,Revenue growth strategy and go to market strategy. Development of key partnerships. Serving as a PolyMath. AI code philosopher in healthcare and heading implementation of innovative technologies and innovative business models using AI tools and Prompt Engineering under a Ethical AI framework. Risk Assessments in relations to LLMs for healthcare applications. Setting up Governance framework for Data sets and coordinating how data is collected in an unbiased fashion.

Chief Revenue Officer, PolyMath AI Code Healthcare,  AI Ethics and Value-based care (SLED)

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Providing Consulting on AI Image capture solutions for decentralized technology in healthcare and value based care

Healthcare Automation Business Development and Creating Healthcare Shared Value Strategist

Oracle

State and Local Government / Education Business Development Manager (SLED)

Acelity

Medical Device Business Development Manager Government Accounts Biological 

University of the District of Columbia

Professor of Computer Imaging Science Technology and Machine Learning

Adjunct Professor

Regional Manager

AOL Time Warner Inc (Registrant)

Management training program working under senior management in General Management,  Accounting,  Machine Leaning, R&D, AI Tech Development and Marketing

Management Trainee Program

Results-oriented leader with excellent analytical skills and a strong commitment to Management. Proven track record for meeting or exceeding goals, deadlines, and budgets. Successful relationship manager working in an integrated team environment to resolve complex business issues, improve efficiency, manage change, promote innovation, support strategic vision of the organization

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