Supervisory Council

Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR is an investor, banker and philanthropist with a track record of major accomplishments in both for-profit and not-for-profit initiatives within Nigeria and beyond. He co-founded Tengen Family Office and oversees a significant portfolio of investments and businesses in banking, finance, insurance, technology, real estate and energy. Through the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and its subsidiaries, the Africa Initiative for Governance and the Aig-Imoukhuede Institute, he is focused on building Nigeria’s next generation of government leaders, helping transform public sector effectiveness, and improving access to quality primary health care. His career in banking and finance which spans over three decades in financial markets, investment banking, risk management, strategy and commercial banking has earned him international recognition. He was the Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc between 2002 and 2013 where he led its transformation to a top five bank in Nigeria. Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede was a member of Nigeria’s Banker’s Committee and in 2012, he led the banking sector’s’ voluntary adoption of the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles, an initiative that has since been emulated by several countries across the world. As Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fuel Subsidies, he is credited with saving Nigeria more than $6 billion in fraudulent petroleum subsidy claims. He is the founding Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Financial Market Dealers Association and led the establishment of the FMDQ Securities Exchange. He was elected president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange Council in 2013, becoming the first African to earn the privilege of chairing two national exchange platforms. As president of the Exchange, he championed demutualisation, which was successfully completed in 2021. He holds an Executive MBA jointly awarded by the London School of Economics, New York University and HEC Paris. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Benin and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. He received honorary degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. He serves as Chairman of Enterprise NGR, a Nigerian financial and related professional services advocacy group. He was appointed a member of Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government International Advisory Board in 2017. His contributions towards universal health care for all Africans led to his appointment in 2011 as the first African co-chairman of the New York- based GBC Health, a private sector coalition against HIV, malaria and tuberculosis. He is a Board Member of the Aliko Dangote Foundation.

Aliou Maïga is IFC’s Regional Director for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in Africa. In this capacity, he is responsible for the implementation of IFC’s strategy in the region and leads all FIG operations, including the execution of investment transactions and portfolio oversight. He also leads the advisory teams and works with the World Bank on needed sector policy reforms to develop new opportunities and markets. He has been with IFC for more than twenty years and held several positions with increasing responsibilities before his appointment to his current position in September 2022. Prior to his current position, Mr. Maïga was IFC’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa. He oversaw IFC’s advisory and investment operations in 22 countries. He also maintained the institution’s relationships with clients, partners, and governments. Previously, Mr. Maïga was IFC’s Regional Industry Head, FIG, Sub-Saharan Africa, for four years. He oversaw investment and advisory services operations in the financial sector across the region. Earlier in his career, Mr. Maïga served as IFC’s Resident Representative in Ethiopia, before moving to Asia as Regional Manager, Financial Institutions Group for East Asia and Pacific. Mr. Maïga has been instrumental in building IFC’s FIG business in Africa and East Asia over the past decade. Before joining investment operations, Mr. Maïga led a major IT and change management project for IFC for two years.

Since June 7, 2022, Jean-Claude Kassi BROU has been serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), where he plays a central role in shaping regional economic policies. With over 40 years of experience, his career spans key positions both internationally and in Côte d’Ivoire. Between 1982 and 1990, he worked at the IMF, including as Resident Representative in Senegal, contributing to economic reforms across Africa. He also served as the World Bank Representative for Chad from 2010 to 2012. In 2012, he was appointed Minister of Industry, later adding Mines to his portfolio in 2013. His reforms in the mining sector attracted significant investments, making Côte d’Ivoire one of Africa’s top gold producers. In 2018, he was elected President of the ECOWAS Commission, where he focused on regional economic integration. Additionally, he held key government positions in Côte d’Ivoire, including Economic and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Privatization Committee, contributing significantly to the country’s economic development.

Jules Ngankam has over 15 years of experience in banking and financial services with leading financial institutions. Prior to his current role, he was the Group Deputy CEO of African Guarantee Fund. Jules worked for over 8 years at Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays PLC, in various roles including rates strategist, rates trader and treasury vice-president. In his latest position, he focused on the management of the Group’s liquidity, interest rates risk and foreign exchange risk in their balance sheet and the implementation of their internal funding curves and transfer pricing. A Cameroonian national, Jules is a graduate of ENSAE (Paris) in statistics and economics and of ESSEC Business School in Paris. He also holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Paris Dauphine in France. Jules is passionate about leveraging financial innovation to support sustainable development and financial inclusion.

Jeremy Awori is the Group CEO of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. He brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry, including nearly ten years as Managing Director of Absa Bank Kenya Plc. Prior to joining Absa, he held senior positions at Standard Chartered Bank in the Middle East and Africa. His extensive expertise, skills and industry know-how make him a valuable asset to the Ecobank Group.

Serigne Dioum has been Head of FinTech at MTN Group Limited since September 2013. Serigne is responsible for driving MTN Mobile Money and related mobile financial services products and services across the MTN footprint. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecoms industry and a qualification in telecommunications engineering from the French institution ENST Bretagne. He served as the Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Côte d’Ivoire SA from 2010 to 2013 and during this time, he acted as General Manager of MTN Mobile Money for the West and Central Africa region.

Mohamed Lamine Bah is the CEO handpicked in 2022 by SUNU GROUP founder Pathé Dione to carry forward his legacy. An actuary trained at Université Laval and HEC Paris, Bah previously led Union Africaine Vie before joining SUNU with a clear mission: expand the group beyond insurance and firmly into banking. He now drives SUNU Bank’s regional growth through strategic acquisitions in Togo and Senegal, with a new bank set to open in Côte d’Ivoire, and oversees the creation of SUNU DigiTech, the group’s unified digital platform for banking and insurance. With a long-term vision to mobilise African savings using modern tools to finance the continent’s development, Bah blends continuity and innovation. A leading voice of Africa’s new financial generation, he embodies a pragmatic and forward-looking leadership that strengthens both SUNU’s transformation and Africa’s financial sovereignty.

Serge Ekue took office as President of the West African Development Bank (WADB) on August 28, 2020. A recognized expert in Financial Markets and Capital Markets, Serge headed Natixis’ Capital Markets activities for the Asia-Pacific region for nearly six years (2010-2016) before assuming the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-based bank. He has over 20 years of experience in International Finance, Structured Finance and Markets having held these broad responsibilities worldwide.

Mamo E. Mihretu is the 10th Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). Before he was appointed as the Governor of NBE, Mr. Mamo served as the founding CEO of the Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia. EIH manages all key commercial companies of the Government of Ethiopia, including Ethiopian Airlines, Ethio Telecom and Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Enterprises. Mr. Mamo is a member of Ethiopia’s Macroeconomic Council, which is the body that steers economic policy and strategic decisions. He has been a member and a secretary of the council for the last four and half years. He was an active member of economic team that conceptualized, developed and implemented Ethiopia’s economic reform program. As a Board Member of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) the largest financial institution in the country for four years, Mr. Mamo chaired CBE’s transformation program into a customer centric and risk conscious bank. Mr. Mamo also served as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and Ethiopia’s Chief Trade Negotiator from 2018-2021.While working at the office of the prime minister, Mamo helped create the policy and performance department that oversees performance outcomes of Government agencies. Before joining the Ethiopian Government in 2018, Mr. Mamo was a Senior Project Manager at the World Bank Group in Kenya from 2010 to 2018, working mainly on Finance and Competitiveness issues. Mr. Mamo obtained a Masters in Leadership, Public Administration and Economic Development from the Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University in the United States. He also holds a Masters degree in Trade and Investment from the University of Pretoria and University of Amsterdam. He was a gold medalist when he graduated from Addis Ababa University, School of Law.

Dr. Patrick Njoroge served as the ninth Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya from June 2015 to June 2023, after a 20-year career at the International Monetary Fund. He is currently a member of the Advisory Boards of the Yale Program on Financial Stability and the Global Finance and Technology Network, chair of the AFIS Supervisory Council, and a member of the Africa Expert Panel for South Africa’s G20 Presidency. He has received several awards and recognitions, including four awards for Africa’s Central Banker of the Year, and recognition in 2023 as a Top 25 African Finance Leader. He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University. He is MLK, Jr. and Phyllis Wallace Visiting Scholar at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Tarik Senhaji leads since 2025 the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC). Before his appointment to the AMMC, he held the position of CEO at the Casablanca Stock Exchange, a role he had occupied since 2020, overseeing its strategic development and operations. A graduate of École Polytechnique and ENSAE Paris, he brings over 25 years of experience in the financial sector, much of it internationally, including as a finance officer at the International Finance Corporation in Washington and London. He has also held various senior positions in capital markets at Société Générale, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, Calyon CIB, and Natixis CIB.

Tosin Eniolorunda is a leading innovator in the African Fintech space, with a passion for creating financial happiness and a track record of groundbreaking contributions to financial technology in Africa. He is the founder and Group CEO of Moniepoint Inc., ranked as Africa’s fastest-growing fintech for two years running. Moniepoint has more than 1800 employees, is the platform of choice for over ten million businesses and individuals, processes over 800 million transactions – worth $17 billion – per month, all whilst operating profitably. Tosin’s vision is to build an impactful financial technology platform that supports the dreams of millions of small business owners while generating annual revenues of more than $1 billion. He programmed the first point-of-sale software for Interswitch, on which the majority of POS terminals in Nigeria are being run and is currently revolutionising payments for businesses in emerging markets through Moniepoint. He has been recognised by several leading institutions, among them The Central Bank of Nigeria, CB Insights, Endeavor, and PYMNTS, in appreciation for the impact of his work to create innovative solutions.

Idrissa Nassa is the CEO of Coris Bank International, which he helped transform starting in 2007 with the launch of FIB’s activities, renamed Coris Bank International in 2008. Under his leadership, the bank quickly became the second-largest financial institution in Burkina Faso and established itself as a major player in the regional financial sector. In 2010, he expanded the Coris Group by developing stock brokerage and insurance activities, while implementing a strategy for sub-regional expansion. Today, Coris Bank International is the leading bank in Burkina Faso, with subsidiaries in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Togo, Senegal, Benin, and Niger, nearly 1,000 employees, and strong pan-African ambitions. He also serves as Vice-President of the Burkina Faso Employers’ Council and has received numerous honors, including Knight of the Order of Merit with Economic Clasp (2004), Knight of the National Order (2005), Officer of the National Order (2010), Commander of the National Order (2015), as well as being named CEO of the Year 2025 at the Africa CEO Forum (ACF).

Delphine Traoré is the Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz General Insurance since September 2023, following the success of the combination of Allianz and Sanlam activities on the African continent. Prior to this appointment, she was the first African woman to hold the highest regional position within the Allianz group: she has been Regional CEO of Allianz Africa from November 2021 to August 2023, while retaining her previous positions as Member of the Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer, which she has held since 2017. First African woman to hold the highest regional position within the Allianz group, she was the only black woman on the Executive Committee (Comex) of the Allianz group. Native of Burkina Faso, Delphine is from Orodara, a small village west of Bobo-Dioulasso, the economic capital and second largest city in the country. At the end of her university studies and after a first professional experience, she joined the Allianz Group in 2005, within the Canadian subsidiary of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). From 2012 to 2017, she was CEO of AGCS Africa in South Africa. To date, she still holds the position of Non-Executive Member on the Executive Committee at AGCS South Africa. Holder of a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, Delphine served consecutively as Vice-President and then President of the African Insurance Organization (AIO) from May 2018 to September 2021, prior to which she was the President of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (2015-2017). She is a member of the Board of Directors of Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re). She also sits on the Boards of African Risk Capacity Ltd (ARC) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), which aim to increase the prosperity of African farmers through financial inclusion. She recently joined the Board of Ivanhoe Mines as a Non-executive Director. Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future.

Dr. Félix Edoh Kossi AMENOUNVE is the Chief Executive Officer of BRVM and the President of ASEA (Association of African Stock Exchanges). He holds a Doctorate in Administrative Sciences (Ph.D.), option Finance, obtained at Laval University in Canada in 1995. He is the architect of the major reforms of the WAEMU (UEMOA) financial market and is considered one of the most influential finance specialists in Africa.

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 at CNAM in Paris. He began his career in insurance, rising to become Vice President of the AXA group for Africa. In 1995, after participating in negotiations on the harmonization of insurance laws in the sub-region and co-authoring the CIMA code (Inter-African Conference on Insurance Markets), he realized the potential for a purely African and transnational insurance operator. This led him to found NSIA, which is now present in twelve (12) Sub-Saharan African countries and includes 1 holding company, 21 life and non-life insurance subsidiaries, 3 banking subsidiaries, 2 banking branches, a management and intermediation company (SGI), an investment fund management company (OPCVM), and a foundation. In 2006, he led the negotiations for the acquisition of BIAO-CI, now NSIA BANQUE, which was listed on the stock exchange in June 2017. Today, NSIA ranks 3rd among insurance groups in the CIMA region and 4th among African banking institutions in the UMOA zone, with the ambition to become the leading Ivorian bank-insurance group. From 2005 to 2016, Jean Kacou DIAGOU headed the General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d’Ivoire (CGECI), the Ivorian employers’ association. He also served as President of the Federation of West African Employers’ Organizations (FOPAO) from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, he presided over the African Insurance Organization (AIO) from May 2001 to May 2002 and the Federation of African National Law Insurance Companies (FANAF) from 1990 to 1996.

Mustafa Rawji studied at Babson College in Boston, Massachusetts from where he obtained a Master’s degree in finance. He had his first professional experiences at Calyon Bank in Geneva, Switzerland, followed by Crédit Agricole in Paris, France. In 2002, he participated in the creation of Rawbank. Two years later, he took the initiative to acquire additional international banking experience and joined HSBC in Dubai, where he worked for five years as a sales executive in the Corporate, Investment & Merchant Banking department. In September 2009, he joined Rawbank as Deputy Secretary General. He also served as Chairman of the Credit Committee, a role he assumes until this day. In 2013, he successively held the positions of Director of Strategic Development and Vice-president of the Management Committee. In July 2015, he was appointed Deputy Managing Director in charge of support and infrastructure. Since May 2020, he has assumed the position of CEO.

Amine BOUABID embodies the pan-African expansion of BANK OF AFRICA, where he has served since November 2021 as Executive Managing Director in charge of Africa. His career of more than 20 years in the banking sector reflects strategic vision and seasoned leadership. Since 2015, he has led and then chaired BOA Group S.A., the group’s holding company, active in over 18 African countries and in France, with consolidated assets of €10.2 billion in 2023. At the helm of this network, Mr. BOUABID drives growth strategies aimed at strengthening regional integration and enhancing the competitiveness of the group’s subsidiaries despite the challenges facing the sector on the continent. In 1996, Mr. BOUABID was entrusted with the mission of creating SALAFIN, a consumer-credit institution and subsidiary of BANK OF AFRICA. He actively contributed to its development until 2015. SALAFIN was listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange in 2007, and by 2015 had achieved a market capitalization of USD 170 million and one of the best returns in the market, with an ROE of around 20% and equity nearing USD 65 million. A visionary leader, Mr. BOUABID also played a role in reforms of the Moroccan financial market, participating in the launch of the first private stock market index of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, demonstrating his commitment to modernizing and developing financial markets in the region.

Hon. Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye was appointed Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda on 15 March 2021. Prior to that, she served as Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry from October 2018 to March 2021; where she oversaw the implementation of the “Made in Rwanda” policy, contributing to the 9% average annual growth of the industry sector and increase in exports. During her time as Minister of Trade, she also served as Chair of the EAC Sectoral Council on Investment and Trade, contributing to the entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA), as well as in the National Covid-19 Taskforce, overseeing the management of domestic trade and cross-border trade flows during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before her tenure as Cabinet Member, Hon. Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye worked as Vice President in Financial Institutions/Financial Markets Risk Department at ING Bank in London from 2016 to 2018. She also worked in various senior risk management positions at BNP Paribas Group in Paris, Fortis Bank and the Bank of New York Mellon in Brussels from 2002 to 2011. Hon. Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye served as Senior Advisor to Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2014. She was a board member of Ngali Holdings as well as co-founder ofthe Brussels-Africa Hub, an international non-profit organization, led by Banking and Finance leaders with the mission to facilitate sustainable and responsible investments towards Africa. Hon. Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye brings a rich experience in global banking and financial advisory. She holds a postgraduate degree in International Management from the Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management at Arizona State University in the U.S., as well as a Masters in Business Engineering (Ingénieur de Gestion) from the Solvay Business School at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. She is also an alumna of the Executive Public Leaders Program at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.

Before joining Africa Re as Group Managing Director & CEO, he was its Board Member for 3 years, and he worked in various departments of insurance companies in Burundi and Rwanda and left the insurance industry as CEO of SONARWA (Rwanda). Dr Karekezi holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and master’s degree in management (Burundi), postgraduate diplomas in Business administration (UK), a doctorate in business administration (France & Israel), as well as various executive courses certificates. Since 1996, he has contributed significantly to the development of the insurance and reinsurance industries at the national, regional, continental, and global levels, including speaking in various seminars and conferences across the world. Dr Karekezi has served and is still serving as Chairman and Board Member of various (re)insurance companies, financial institutions and charitable organizations. He is currently a Member of the Executive Committee of AIO and a member of the Executive Council of the International Insurance Society (IIS).

Soha El Turky is an executive with more than 25 years of experience in global and regional institutions, including Citi, Barclays, and the EBRD. As the first Vice President from the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region at the EBRD, and former VP-CFO, she led Finance, Treasury, Operations, and Debt Mobilisation. Her career spans the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, with deep expertise in both corporate and retail banking. Known for her strategic and transformative leadership, she brings a strong cross-functional background in Finance, Treasury, Operations, and Risk Management. She has been recognized twice by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Women in Business in the Middle East.

Andrew Alli is a distinguished finance professional with over 30 years of experience. He currently serves as the Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director of FirstBank UK Limited. He is a Non-Executive Director at several organizations, including MTN Nigeria, British International Investment (formerly CDC Group), and the Development Bank of Nigeria. He previously served as CEO of Southbridge Group, a pan-African financial advisory firm. Prior to this, he was President and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) from 2008 to 2018, where he oversaw investments of over $4.5 billion across 30 African countries. Born on September 21, 1967, Alli is known for his expertise in infrastructure and energy project financing in Africa. His experience spans both developed and developing countries, with a particular focus on African markets, and he has been involved in investments totaling more than $8 billion throughout his career. He holds a B.Eng. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from King’s College London, an MBA from INSEAD Business School, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Mrs. Kanayo Awani is Executive Vice-President, Intra-African Trade & Export Development Bank, a position she has held since June 2022. She previously served as Managing Director of the Intra-African Trade Initiative from June 2016 and joined the Bank in April 2009 to head the newly created Trade Finance and Branches Department. Before joining the Bank, Mrs. Awani spent 17 years at Citigroup Nigeria, holding roles in Structured Trade Finance and Relationship Management, finishing as Head of Industrial and Commercial Corporates in Nigeria. She also worked as a Collateral Officer at the Nigerian Agricultural & Cooperative Bank Ltd earlier in her career. Mrs. Awani holds a BSc in Estate Management from the University of Nigeria and a Master of Public Administration in Public Policy & Management, majoring in International Trade and Finance, from Harvard University, Cambridge, USA.

Amir Ben Yahmed graduated from INSEEC in 1993. After working for the investment banking and brokerage firm, Gruntal & co, based in New York City, he quickly joined Jeune Afrique Media Group where he has been managing the company and leading its development program. In 2012, he founded the Africa CEO Forum, which within a few years has become the largest annual gathering of the African private sector.

Thierry joined MCB in October 2019 as Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB). Prior to joining the Bank, he has accumulated extensive experience in Corporate and Investment Banking over the last 35 years, holding leading positions within Crédit Agricole Group in Eastern and Central Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Thierry has a solid track record in managing large teams and senior bankers in a multicultural environment.

Richard Lowe is the founder and leader of the Activa Group, established in 1998. A major player in the African insurance sector, Activa operates seven leading subsidiaries across five markets and continues to expand through the Globus network, founded in 1997. Globus provides global insurance solutions in over 40 African countries and owns its own captive reinsurance company, Globus Re. It is a preferred partner for major international insurers (Generali, Zurich, Ace, XL, etc.) without African subsidiaries. Prior to founding Activa, Richard Lowe spent 17 years at Allianz (formerly AGF Afrique) and held positions as Chairman and Director across multiple insurance, reinsurance, and banking companies in Africa. He has also held several mandates within the highest governing bodies of African insurance.

Olivier is an experienced finance professional with 28 years in banking and financial services, focused on Africa. He is General Secretary of AFIS – Africa Financial Summit, a platform connecting key public and private stakeholders in Africa’s financial industry, and Founder and Managing Partner of Mokka Capital, a Paris-based advisory firm specializing in capital raising and debt restructuring for private and sovereign clients across sectors including financial services, private equity, agribusiness, and natural resources. He also serves as a strategic advisor to family-owned businesses and various African financial institutions. Olivier holds current board positions with prominent African financial institutions, including Bank of Africa Group (16-country footprint), Rawbank (DRC’s leading bank), Activa Insurance Group, and Enko Private Equity Fund. He is a Senior Advisor to Enko Capital for the launch of an Africa Impact Credit Fund and has previously served on fund advisory committees for AfricInvest (Funds II and III) and Horizon, a South African tech fund.

Solomon Quaynor is Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure & Industrialization at the African Development Bank, which he joined in 2020 with over 25 years in development finance and investment banking. From 2018-2020, he provided advisory services as Senior Advisor to Rothschild Global Advisory for Africa and IFU for sub-Saharan Africa, serving on boards including InfraCredit Nigeria. At IFC, he specialized in financial institutions, telecoms, infrastructure, manufacturing, and agribusiness investments. He supported executives in strategy development and regulatory engagement across multiple sectors. Previously, he worked in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns in New York. Before attending business school, he taught math and engineering at Atlanta University Center. Quaynor holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a BS in Applied Physics from Atlanta University Center.

Terrence Sibiya is the Group Managing Executive for Nedbank Africa Regions, a role he has held after more than 13 years with the Nedbank Group. He joined Nedbank in 2011 and was appointed to the Group Executive Committee in April 2020. Prior to his current position, Terrence served as Managing Executive of Client Coverage within Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, where he played a key role in strengthening client relationships and driving strategic growth across the portfolio. Before joining Nedbank, Terrence held several senior leadership roles at Standard Bank Group. He was Executive Head of Power, Infrastructure, Construction, Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy in Corporate and Investment Banking, and earlier led Global Markets Sales after spending three years heading the Foreign Exchange Sales division. Terrence holds a BSc in Information and Decision Systems from Carnegie Mellon University (USA), as well as an MEd and an EdD in Instructional Systems Design and Information Technology from the University of Pittsburgh (USA). He has also completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Duke University.

Admassu Tadesse has been serving as Trade and Development Bank Group President and Managing Director since 2022. Prior, he led PTA Bank, and its evolution into TDB, and previously served as Executive Vice President for International Finance and Corporate Strategy with the Development Bank of Southern Africa. Under his leadership, TDB Group has expanded into several new and under-served markets, with new strategic business units and subsidiaries, achieved investment grade credit ratings, with total assets growing about 10-fold to USD 10.2 billion in 2023. Its equity capital has also multiplied manifold, with its investor base more than doubling to 46 shareholders. He is a recipient of several distinctions and awards, including African Banker of the Year, African Business Leader of the Year and Development Banker of the Year. He is an alumnus of the London School of Economics, Western University, Wits Business School, and Harvard Business School.