Yao KOUASSI

Mr. Yao Kouassi is an exceptional banker with extensive experience gained through senior positions at BNP Paribas subsidiaries (BICIAB, BICI CI, and BICI BOURSE) after a brief stint at the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Côte d’Ivoire. A seasoned economist, his reputation extends beyond Côte d’Ivoire and the UEMOA region. Passionate about sharing knowledge, […]

David PILLING

David Pilling is the Financial Times’ Africa Editor. He was previously the Asia Editor and also formerly the Tokyo Bureau Chief of the Financial Times from January 2002 to August 2008. His column covers business, investments, politics, and economics. He joined the Financial Times in 1990. He worked in London as an editor and in […]

Kanika SAIGAL

Kanika is the business editor at The Africa Report. Previously she was the editor at African Banker Magazine, deputy editor at African Business Magazine and the Africa editor at Euromoney Magazine.Kanika has travelled extensively throughout Africa and has interviewed a number of senior bankers, ministers of finance and heads of state.She has a double master’s […]