Visa, a world leader in digital payments has appointed Christian Mbonampeka as Country Manager for the Indian Ocean Islands and Djibouti.
Christian possesses extensive knowledge of the digital payments sector, with expertise in digital cross-border transactions, remittances, and fintech collaborations.
Speaking on the new appointment, Vice President and General Manager for East Africa at Visa, Chad Pollock said, “We couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Christian to our Visa East Africa family. Christian brings with him a wealth of knowledge in payments, a global outlook and an unwavering drive for action. His presence is sure to be a catalyst for extraordinary achievements across our region and within Visa’s global network.”
Christian, who will manage operations in Djibouti, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Seychelles, brings a wealth of experience to his role, with 15 years in the financial services sector spanning Brussels, London, and Nairobi.
“I am excited to join Visa and contribute to the growth of digital payments in the Indian Ocean Islands and Djibouti. Together with the rest of the Visa East Africa team, we can drive innovation and expand the reach of digital payments in the region for a more inclusive future for everyone in the region.” said Christian.
Christian earned an MSc in Polytechnical Engineering from the Royal Military Academy in Brussels, Belgium, and holds a Postgraduate degree in Automation from ULB in Belgium.
About Visa Inc.
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.
