Paul Akinmade

With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Paul Akinmade has played a key role in driving CMG Financial’s strategic innovation and growth since joining the company in 2016. As Chief Strategy Officer, he leads critical divisions, including Engineering and Development, Infrastructure, Marketing, Data and Business Intelligence, Consumer Direct, Loan Servicing, and Strategic Initiatives. His diverse experience, beginning as an originator and evolving into a business operator, combined with an MBA from Georgetown University, provides him with a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of the mortgage lifecycle. This enables him to focus on deploying an integrated, cross-functional strategy and fostering change with greater effectiveness. Paul is known for his ability to align advanced technologies with business objectives, consistently delivering data-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences, increase productivity, create competitive advantages, and expand market share. He leads his teams with passion and a deep commitment to fostering collaboration, consistent execution, and operational excellence.