
Lillian Barnard
Lillian is a South African tech enthusiast with extensive knowledge and experience in technology.
She is the Managing Director of WIC CAPITAL, the first investment fund in West Africa that exclusively targets women-led small and growing businesses.
The Fund’s mission is to unleash the full potential of women-led businesses in Africa through adapted funding, tailored technical assistance and business networks, providing a platform for collaboration between local private and public sector actors to shape the gender-lens investing landscape in the region.
Evelyne’s journey is marked by significant achievements. Before WIC Capital, she brought her expertise to FONSIS, Senegal’s sovereign wealth fund. Her experience at the General Inspection of the Société Générale Group further solidified her standing as a seasoned investment professional.
Evelyne’s passion for the African private sector is not just a career choice; it’s a life mission. Her dedication to reinforcing and growing small businesses reflects a commitment to the broader development of the continent.
She has previously been listed in The Choiseul 100 Africa list of young African leaders and included on the Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) 40 under 40 list.
Lillian is a South African tech enthusiast with extensive knowledge and experience in technology.
Mélanie Keïta is a Franco-Senegalese finance professional and entrepreneur driven by a deep commitment to advancing sustainable development across Africa.
Alain Francis Nkontchou, a distinguished Cameroonian financier and entrepreneur, has made remarkable contributions to the financial sector, particularly in promoting investment and economic growth throughout Africa.
© 2021 Empower Africa. All rights reserved.