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Leadership

Chief Risk Officer

Sebastian Shamo

Sebastian's advanced academic and professional qualifications establish him as a highly skilled expert in identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and monitoring operational risks. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative risk mitigation solutions across multiple countries, providing him with a crucial global perspective for navigating complex cross-border trading challenges.

Before joining Lexnak Corporation, Sebastian spent four years as lead engineer and senior developer at AI Technologies, Seychelles, and five years as a developer and analyst at Societe Generale Ghana. As a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consultant and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), he significantly enhanced the cybersecurity posture of financial institutions in both Ghana and Kenya.

Sebastian holds a Master of Philosophy in Computer Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a First-Class Honors Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Minor in Management from Valley View University, both in Ghana. His extensive professional certifications include Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, and Azure Administrator.