Etinosa Agbonlahor

Behavioral Scientist * Personal Finance Expert

Etinosa Agbonlahor is a behavioral economist and CEO of Decision Alpha, a behavioral firm that helps businesses understand what customers value and turn that into clearer pricing and growth.

Passionate about helping people reduce financial stress and live healthier financial lives, Etinosa brings over a decade of experience working across the U.S., Australia, Africa, and the U.K.

She has shaped financial wellbeing, engagement, and customer behavior strategies for global financial institutions, private businesses, and venture-backed startups.

Her work has been featured in MarketWatch, Morningstar, and other leading platforms, highlighting her focus on how behavior drives healthier financial outcomes.

Etinosa is the author of How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, a guide to navigating complex financial conversations.

EXPERTISE

Etinosa’s areas of expertise include behavioral economics and financial decision-making. She applies behavioral science to help organizations design pricing, products and financial solutions that support customer financial wellbeing while strengthening business performance.

CEO

Decision Alpha
May 2025 - Present

Senior Manager, Behavioural Economics

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
July 2019 - April 2021

Manager, Behavioural Economics

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
October 2017 - July 2019

MSc, Behavioural and Economic Science (Distinction)

University of Warwick
October 2016 - October 2017

Foundations of Behavioural Data Science for Business

University of Sydney
November 2020

BSc, Psychology (Summa Cum Laude)

City University of New York
March 2013

Financial Management

Cornell University
December 2023

Director, Behavioral Science Research

Fidelity Investments
April 2021 - April 2025

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