Jean KACOU DIAGOU
Jean Kacou DIAGOU, an Ivorian national born in Abidjan on August 15, 1946, is the founder and current President of the renowned African financial group, NSIA. After obtaining a high school diploma in philosophy, he earned a master’s degree in Economics from the Félix HOUPHOUËT BOIGNY University of Abidjan, followed by a specialization in insurance […]
Yamungu KAYANDABILA
Dr. Yamungu M. Kayandabila serves as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), responsible for economic and financial policies. A seasoned economist and public-sector leader, he plays a central role in shaping Tanzania’s macroeconomic strategy, monetary policy implementation, and financial-sector reforms. In his current capacity, Dr. Kayandabila oversees the coordination of monetary and fiscal […]
Bongiwe KUNENE
Heike HARMGART
Dr Heike Harmgart is the EBRD‘s first Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. She is in charge of setting up the Bank‘s operations in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal.Until September 2024, Dr Harmgart was the Managing Director for the southern and eastern Mediterranean region. Under her leadership, the region reached record levels of […]
Damien JACQUART
Damien is the Lead Financial Advisory Partner in French-speaking Africa. With more than 27 years of experience, Damien has assisted several private and public actors in M&A and valuations projects in Africa across various industries. Damien has notably carried out several M&A assistances in the financial sector, in the context of the divestment of European […]
John EVERINGTON
John Everington is a senior editor for The Banker. Prior to joining the publication, John was the deputy business editor of The National in the UAE, and has also worked for Dealreporter, Arab News and The Telegraph. He has also covered the telecom sector in Africa and the Middle East, living and working in Qatar […]
Blaise Abel EZO’O ENGOLO
Mr. Blaise Abel Ezo’o Engolo has served as Secretary General of the Inter-African Conference on Insurance Markets (CIMA) since December 2020, following his election by the fourteen member states of the Franc Zone. Headquartered in Libreville, Gabon, CIMA is the regional regulatory authority for the insurance industry across West and Central Africa. With more than […]
Nadia FETTAH
H.E. Nadia Fettah, appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on October 7, 2021, is the first woman appointed to this position in the Kingdom of Morocco. Born in 1971, H.E. Nadia Fettah was the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Air Transport, and Social Economy between 2019 and 2021. A high school graduate from the “Ecole […]
Erwan GELEBART
For over 15 years Erwan GELEBART has been at the heart of economic development in emerging countries, and he has successfully managed several fintech companies and financial institutions in Africa and Asia. He is acclaimed for his visionary and innovative approach, having established electronic payment systems that serve more than 17 million active users across […]
Tom GITOGO
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW Tom Gitogo, Bsc Eng, BFP, FCPA, FKIM, CPS, MBA. Tom is an accomplished Financial Services Professional with a rich experience and diverse Background. He is the Group MD & CEO of British American Holdings PLC (Britam) and sits on several boards including CIB Bank and Housing Finance. Insurance Leadership in Kenya Before rejoining Britam, Tom was […]