Roch GUINKO
Mr. GUINKO is a graduate engineer, holding degrees from the University of Technology of Compiègne (France), the University of Technology of Troyes (France), and the University of Helsinki (Finland). He began his career in management and IT consulting at CGI Consulting France, followed by Accenture Consulting France, where he contributed to several transformation projects for […]
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 […]
Serge EKUE
Serge EKUE takes office as President of the West African Development Bank (BOAD) in 2020. Prior to joining BOAD, Serge EKUE had headed Natixis’ Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) activities for the UK in London since 2016. He combined this responsibility with that of Market Solutions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Serge […]
Manuel Antonio Tiago DIAS
Manuel António Tiago Dias has served as Governor of the National Bank of Angola (BNA) since June 19, 2023, following his appointment by the President of the Republic and confirmation by the National Assembly. With nearly three decades of experience at the central bank, he is recognized for his expertise in monetary policy, economic governance, […]
Cristina DIAS LOURENÇO
Cristina Lourenço, graduated in Management, from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, London (United Kingdom), in 2012, having completed a Master’s in Investment Management, from Pace University, Lubin School of Business, New York (United States of America), in 2014 after a brief stay at BAI’s Investment Banking Department in 2012. Returned to Luanda, […]
Dr. George Agyekum DONKOR
Dr. George Agyekum Donkor is the President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, a position he has occupied since 2020. EBID is a regional international financial institution owned by the fifteen (15) West African States. Dr. Donkor had previously held the position of Vice-President, […]
Jean-Claude Kassi BROU
Jean-Claude Kassi BROU is the Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), appointed by the Conference of Heads of State and Government of UEMOA and sworn in on 8 July 2022. From March 2018 to 2022, he served as President of the ECOWAS Commission. In 2012, he was Minister of Industry and […]
Fintan BYRNE
Fintan is an experienced leader with an excellent track record of innovation and delivery across global banking and payments. He started his career in banking at Bank of Ireland, where he gained deep expertise across both IT and senior business roles for over 12 years. This solid foundation provided excellent insights into the complexities and opportunities in banking and […]
Patrick COOKE
Patrick Cooke leads Euromoney’s editorial strategy and institutional engagement across the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on banking, capital markets and financial innovation. He brings over 15 years of experience in international business media and economic intelligence, having worked extensively across emerging markets to analyse trends in financial integration, regulatory reform and cross-border […]