Bio

Samuel Ekanem is a Product Designer and Senior Manager of Tech Development, shaping innovation at the intersection of healthcare and technology. With more than six years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, he drives digital product development at Advantage Health Africa, where he leads the design of AI-powered healthcare solutions and builds strategic partnerships with organizations like Revve and the Ilera Eko.

He holds a degree in IT & Business Information Systems from Middlesex University, UK , combining design expertise with a strong foundation in technology and business strategy. Over the years, Samuel has played a key role in scaling products across healthtech, fintech, B2B/B2C platforms, lifestyle apps, and professional brand sites, contributing to greater digital health accessibility and growth across Africa.

Beyond his leadership role, Samuel is passionate about mentorship and knowledge sharing. He supports the global design community as a mentor with Design Lab and ADPlist.org, and actively engages with the Interaction Design Foundation.