Top 10 Women to Watch in Banking, Finance and Investment in 2023 Ranked

The Angaza Awards: Women to Watch in Banking and Finance program has announced the list of the top 10 women who are steering and shaping Africa’s financial services sector in 2023.

The list was compiled following a three-month entry period, attracting dozens of professionals from 17 countries across the Continent.

Launched in 2020, the Angaza Awards have helped raise international awareness of seasoned women shaping and influencing the financial services sector through their organizations.

The Top 10 will be celebrated during the Angaza Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, on August 3rd and 4th.

“Each year, we see more women raising their hands to showcase their accomplishments, and seeing the local, regional and even global impact they are creating is encouraging. Globally, we need to reframe what leadership in finance looks like,” Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment in Africa Policy Expert Nuru Mugambi.

“These African women have demonstrated commendable impact across various industries that make up the highly-competitive, male-dominated financial services sector. I am confident they will be an inspiration to their peers and the next generation of African women in finance.”

Entries were received from Bénin, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The Angaza Awards criteria included assessing the applicant’s area of responsibility and contribution to firm performance.

High scores were awarded for achievements that transcended the institution and resulted in industry development and shared value creation.

The 2023 awardees represent financial sector innovation, including capital markets and gender bonds, Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreements, sustainable insurance, fintech, and SME finance.