Meet the Team
Pywe is led by industry leaders with over 20 years of combined experience designing, building, and scaling real-world technologies — from national healthcare platforms to financial infrastructure and government systems.
Cyril-Alex Gockel
Chief Executive Officer
Cyril‑Alex Gockel is the CEO of Pywe, leading Africa's digital transformation through innovative technology solutions. He drives the company's vision across healthcare, fintech, mental health, and civic communication platforms. At Pywe, he orchestrates strategy, partnerships, and product innovation to deliver scalable impact across West Africa. His leadership fuses creative direction with policy insight, ensuring technology aligns with cultural and social realities. Cyril‑Alex champions inclusive growth, positioning Pywe as a trusted partner for governments, institutions, and communities.
Theophilus Nutifafa
Chief Technology Officer
Theophilus Nutifafa serves as Pywe's Chief Technology Officer, architecting robust cloud infrastructure and scalable systems that power Africa's digital transformation. He specializes in designing high-availability platforms, implementing secure architectures, and engineering resilient backend solutions tailored for African market realities. Under his technical leadership, Pywe's products deliver reliable performance across diverse connectivity environments, from urban centers to remote communities. Theophilus ensures that every technical decision prioritizes scalability, security, and accessibility, enabling Pywe's healthcare, fintech, and civic platforms to serve millions of users across West Africa.
Elikem B. Danku
Chief Marketing Officer
Elikem B. Danku leads Pywe's marketing strategy as Chief Marketing Officer, building brand presence and fostering deep community trust across African markets. She crafts compelling narratives that communicate the real-world impact of Pywe's digital innovations, connecting technology solutions to the communities they serve. Through strategic storytelling and authentic engagement, Elikem ensures that Pywe's mission resonates with governments, institutions, and end-users alike. Her approach bridges the gap between technical excellence and human-centered communication, positioning Pywe as a trusted partner in Africa's digital future.
Josefina A. Boateng
Chief Operating Officer
Josefina A. Boateng drives operational excellence as Pywe's Chief Operating Officer, ensuring seamless value delivery and cross-market execution across West Africa. She orchestrates strategic partnerships with institutions, governments, and enterprises, building the collaborative networks that amplify Pywe's impact. Josefina's operational expertise transforms vision into reality, managing complex deployments, optimizing workflows, and ensuring that every product launch meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. Her leadership ensures that Pywe's innovations reach the communities that need them most, creating sustainable pathways for digital transformation across the continent.
Let's Build Something Great
Whether you're a government modernizing city operations and revenue collection, or an enterprise building your next product — our team brings 20+ years of combined experience to the table. Email us at hello@pywe.org or call +233 55 854 4343.