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, he has taught economics, statistics, and finance for over a decade and chaired the ITB Grand Oral jury for two years. He joined Vista Group Holding as Senior Advisor in November 2023 and is now appointed as Managing Director.