Quick Summary:
- Visa has appointed Aminata Kane as Senior Vice President and Head of Western and Central Africa, effective September 4, 2025.
- Kane will lead Visa’s newly created sub-regional team covering 23 markets across four offices in Abidjan, Accra, Kinshasa, and Lagos.
- She brings over a decade of leadership experience in digital finance and has championed youth and women empowerment initiatives.
- Kane aims to drive financial inclusion and help shape Africa’s digital payment ecosystem.
Visa (NYSE: V) has announced the appointment of Aminata Kane as Senior Vice President and Head of Western and Central Africa, effective September 4, 2025.
Kane will be based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where she will lead Visa’s newly formed sub-regional team. Her leadership will cover 23 markets through Visa’s strategic offices in Abidjan, Accra, Kinshasa, and Lagos.
A Track Record of Excellence in Digital Finance
Aminata Kane is widely respected for her contributions to digital financial services and telecommunications, with over a decade of executive leadership experience at Orange’s operations in the Middle East and Africa.
Most recently, she served as Regional CEO for Orange Money Group, managing Orange Money and Orange Bank Africa across 17 countries.
Championing Inclusion and Empowerment
Kane is also known for her commitment to youth and women empowerment. She was instrumental in founding the Orange Foundation and Orange Digital Center in Sierra Leone, creating platforms to equip individuals with essential digital and leadership skills.
Visa’s Regional President Commends Kane’s Expertise
“Aminata’s leadership and deep expertise in digital financial services will be instrumental in driving Visa’s mission to expand financial inclusion across Western and Central Africa,” said Andrew Torre, Visa’s Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
He added, “Her strategic vision will enhance our efforts to create more accessible and innovative digital payment ecosystems.”
An Inspiring Career Journey
Before her tenure at Orange, Kane began her career at Goldman Sachs and later worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company in Paris, specializing in financial strategy and market growth.
A graduate of HEC Paris and the MIT Sloan School of Management, Kane has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and was recently named among the Top 100 Women CEOs in Africa.
Kane’s Vision for the Future
In her remarks, Kane said:
“I am deeply honored to join Visa at such a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to help build a more inclusive, innovative ecosystem that reflects the talent and potential of our region.”
She emphasized her commitment to working closely with teams, partners, and public sector stakeholders to expand access, empower businesses, and deliver trusted, impactful payment solutions that foster sustainable growth.