Visa appoints Aminata Kane as Head of Western and Central Africa
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. Based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Aminata will lead Visa’s newly established sub-regional team, covering 23 markets across four key offices in Abidjan, Accra, Kinshasa, and Lagos.Kane is a recognized leader in digital financial services and telecommunications, bringing over a decade of executive experience from Orange’s operations in the Middle East and Africa. Most recently, she served as Regional Chief Executive Officer for Orange Money Group, where she oversaw Orange Money and Orange Bank Africa services across 17 countries.
A committed advocate for inclusive development, Kane has championed initiatives that empower youth and women...