Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced the appointment of Christian Mbonampeka as its new Country Manager for the Indian Ocean Islands and Djibouti.
Christian brings extensive expertise in the digital payments sector, with a strong background in cross-border digital transactions, remittances, and fintech partnerships.
Chad Pollock, Vice President and General Manager for Visa East Africa, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment: “We are thrilled to welcome Christian to the Visa East Africa team. He brings deep payments expertise, a global perspective, and unwavering determination. His leadership will undoubtedly act as a catalyst for significant achievements in our region and within Visa’s global network.”
In his new role, Christian will oversee operations in Djibouti, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Seychelles. With 15 years of experience in financial services across Brussels, London, and Nairobi, he is well-positioned to lead Visa’s efforts in expanding digital payment solutions in the region.
Christian shared his excitement about the new role: “I am delighted to join Visa and contribute to the growth of digital payments in the Indian Ocean Islands and Djibouti. Together with the Visa East Africa team, we aim to drive innovation and expand access to digital payments, fostering a more inclusive future for everyone in the region.”
Christian holds a Master’s degree in Polytechnical Engineering from the Royal Military Academy of Brussels and a postgraduate diploma in Automation from ULB, Belgium.