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Leading with Vision: Aminata Kane’s Rise to the Top of Africa’s Digital Economy

In a bold and transformative step toward deepening financial inclusion in Africa, Visa has appointed Aminata Kane Ndiaye as Senior Vice President and Head of Western and Central Africa, effective September 4, 2025. This landmark appointment positions her to lead Visa’s newly established sub-regional team overseeing 23 markets from four strategic offices, Abidjan, Accra, Kinshasa, and Lagos. With this role, Aminata enters a new chapter in her career, yet remains firmly rooted in her lifelong mission: leveraging technology to empower people, especially women and youth, across the continent. It is a mission she embodies not just with strategy, but with heart. A Trailblazer with Purpose From the moment she entered the corporate world, Aminata Kane has walked a path defined by courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive growth. Her academic journey took her from HEC Paris to the MIT Sloan School of Management, and her leadership acumen has earned…