African Leadership Magazine Unveils Top 25 African Finance Leaders 2025
The Top 25 list is a testament to the leaders who are championing fiscal responsibility, financial inclusion, and macroeconomic stability across the continent. These individuals have demonstrated a profound ability to navigate complex economic challenges, implement forward-thinking reforms, and inspire confidence in national and regional economies. Their collective leadership has contributed to enhanced investor confidence, accelerated digital finance adoption, and strengthened institutional frameworks that support inclusive and sustainable development. As Africa continues to assert itself as a dynamic player in the global economy, these leaders are setting the standard for excellence in financial governance, demonstrating the strategic foresight and resilience required to unlock the continent's vast economic potential.
'These finance leaders have not only surmounted formidable challenges but are actively shaping a new era of economic growth, transparency, and resilience,' said Dr. Ken Giami, Publisher&CEO of African Leadership Magazine. 'Their bold and visionary leadership is redefining Africa's financial narrative and positioning the continent as a rising global financial powerhouse.'
The selection process follows a rigorous two-step procedure to ensure transparency and credibility. First, nominations are gathered from a global pool of experts in the finance and banking sectors, who identify individuals making significant contributions. Then, our editorial board conducts a thorough review, evaluating candidates based on their leadership, impact, and long-term influence on the African financial landscape. This comprehensive approach ensures that we honor only the most deserving leaders, whose work is truly transforming Africa's financial sector.'
The formal recognition and celebration of these leaders will take place at the African Finance Leadership Forum, scheduled for 22 April 2025 at the United States Capitol Building, Washington D.C., USA, on the margins of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The ALM Top 25 African Finance Leaders 2025:
Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah – President/Chairman, African Export–Import Bank
Mthuli Ncube – Minister of Finance, Economic Development&Investment Promotion, Zimbabwe
Abdellatif Jouahri – Governor, Bank Al-Maghrib (Morocco)
Jeremy Awori – Group CEO, Ecobank Transnational Inc.
Situmbeko Musokotwane – Minister of Finance, Zambia
Johnny Ohisa Damian – Governor, Bank of South Sudan
Paul Russo – CEO, KCB Group PLC, Kenya
Samaila Zubairu – President/CEO, Africa Finance Corporation
Johnson Asiama – Governor, Bank of Ghana
Olusegun Alebiosu – CEO, FirstBank Group, Nigeria
Rindra Rabarinirinarison – Minister of Economy and Finance, Madagascar
Mary Vilakazi – CEO, Firstrand Limited, South Africa
Mamo E. Mihretu – Governor, National Bank of Ethiopia
Kennedy Bungane – Group CEO, African Bank, South Africa
Rama Krishna Sithanen – Governor, Bank of Mauritius
Idrissa Nassa – CEO, Coris Bank Group, Burkina Faso
Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura – Minister of Finance, Sierra Leone
Carolina Abel – Governor, Central Bank of Seychelles
Walton Ekundayo Gilpin – MD/CEO, Rokel Commercial Bank, Sierra Leone
Ferdinand Ngon Kemoum – Group CEO, Oragroup SA, Cameroon
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group
Sheikh Diba – Minister of Finance and Budget, Senegal
Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela – CEO, CRDB Bank Plc, Tanzania
Khaled Al-Mabrouk Abdullah – Minister of Finance, Libya
Hon. Henry F. Saamoi – Governor, Central Bank of Liberia
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About African Leadership Magazine:
The African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organization (UK), focuses on presenting the best of Africa to a global audience, telling the African story from an African perspective while developing solutions to challenges facing the continent today. We have committed the last 16 years to promoting impactful leadership on the continent and promoting African opportunities globally through an ecosystem of quality Afro-positive content, Africa trade facilitation and market entry solutions, Afro-centric communities and business networking platforms, as well as through public sector training and consulting.
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