Senegal's Aminata Kane Ndiaye ranked among Africa's top 82 influential women CEOs by Africa.com
Aminata Kane Ndiaye, a Senegalese executive, has been listed among Africa's most influential women CEOs by Africa.com. She secured the 72nd position in the definitive 2026 list, which features 82 women holding prominent leadership roles in major companies across the continent. Currently, Ms. Kane Ndiaye serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager for Visa Inc. in West and Central Africa. Her inclusion highlights her contribution to African leadership in the business world. Africa.com compiled its ranking by analyzing over 1,500 companies listed on various African stock exchanges to identify women in executive positions within leading firms operating on the continent. Before joining Visa in 2025, Ms. Kane Ndiaye was the CEO of Orange Money Group for Africa and the Middle East. Her leadership at Visa in West and Central Africa marks a new phase in her career, which spans the finance, digital, and payments sectors. This recognition by Africa.com underscores the increasing influence of African women in the private sector's highest echelons.
