Dr. James Mwangi, CBS, is the Equity Group Holdings Managing Director and CEO and Executive Chairman of the Equity Group Foundation. James holds six honorary doctorate degrees in recognition of his positive impact in the East Africa region and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Certified Public Accountant.

He has been awarded the G8 Global Vision Award, 2007; named among the Top 50 Emerging Market Business Leaders and the 20 Most influential people in Africa in 2011 by the FT; named the World Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2012; the Forbes Africa Person of the Year in 2012 and named in the Bloomberg 50 list of people who defined 2019 globally.

He is an honoree of the 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award, also described as the ‘Nobel Prize for Business’. James sits on the US Council on Foreign Relations; the World Bank Presidential Jobs Council; HM King Charles Sustainable Markets Initiative co-leading its Africa Council; HM King Charles Trust as an Africa Advisory Board member and he co-chairs the UN Global Compact African Business Leaders Council, among other international appointments for his lifelong work in financial inclusion. He is a native of Kenya.

Chair of the Board of Directors, holds a degree in Business Administration from Frankfurt University and a degree in Banking as well as executive education courses at Harvard Business School, INSEAD and Stanford University.

He has worked in various capacities with Deutsche Bank, DEG, the
World Bank and the IFC and has held various Board Directorships primarily in financial institutions in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as infrastructure, agribusiness and hospitality companies in Africa. He is a native of Germany

Mr. Ignace Mabanza Meti, holds an MBA, Diploma in Political and Administrative Sciences and Bachelor in applied economics sciences from Belgium. He has extensive experience as a senior bank executive, financial expert and consultant, project developer,
business creator, company manager and trainer, with over 34 years of experience in Management and Leadership of in leading banks, mainly in the DRC and in West African Countries (Niger, Senegal and Nigeria).

Meti was notably the long-serving CEO of Citibank in the DRC, pioneer CEO and thereafter Chairman of the Board of Access Bank DRC. He currently runs Congo Fret Express. He is a native of DR Congo.

Mr. Brent Malahay, is the Equity Group Holdings Chief Strategy Officer. Brent holds a Master’s degree in Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

He has over 16 years’ experience in financial services with competencies ranging from commercial banking,
credit ratings, investment banking and fund management.

He has previously worked at Standard Bank, Fitch Ratings, J.P. Morganand Investec Asset Management. He is a native of the Philippines.

Willy Mulamba is the Managing Director of EquityBCDC, one of the
leading financial institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. An experienced banker and recongnized strategist, he brings over 20 years of experience in the global financial services industry.

Before joining EquityBCDC, he held several senior positions, including Managing Director of Citibank DRC and Chairman of the Congolese Bankers’ Association. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong results-oriented approach and deep expertise in key areas such as executive management, corporate governance, risk management, complex transaction negotiation, and local capital markets in the DRC.

Willy Mulamba holds three master’s degrees : in banking, finance, and law from the University of Paris-Saclay (France), in economics from the University of North Texas (USA), and in applied economics from the University of Liège (Belgium).

Mr Eric Mboma Tamutunu, is an expert in finance, the mining industry, and strategy, widely recognized for his dedication to transforming the African financial sector and fostering financial inclusion across the continent. In his most recent corporate role, he led an insurance group across the Middle East and North Africa region.

A venture capital enthusiast, Éric’s journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. He brings a bold vision for Africa’s future. With an MBA from Chicago Booth, an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and advanced qualifications from ESCP, Duke University, and Tel Aviv University, Éric’s academic career underscores his pursuit of excellence.

Mr. Kadita Tshibaka, a risk management expert who as a global business leader has risen to serve leadership roles at international levels in the banking and retail sector, with a bias towards risk management oversight in the financial sectors.

Additionally, he possesses corporate governance expertise having sat on several boards at the international level or senior advisory roles. He is involved in philanthropic projects in the communities of the DRC. He is a native of DRC Congo.

Ms. Yvette Vetokele is a seasoned development executive having
worked with UNDP, MONUSCO, USAID, the World Bank and the
Embassy of the United States in the DRC in various roles.

She was most recently the manager in charge of logistics, imports and exports of telecommunications equipment at VODACOM Congo.

Ms. Sandra Antunes Boumah heads the Commerzbank Representative Office in Casablanca, where she coordinates the bank’s activities in the sub-region, working on developing access to finance and trade finance solutions across sectors.

She also serves as an Independent Director, as a member of the Board of Equity BCDC, in the DRC. Prior to this, she was Investment Manager for financial institutions in Africa at IFC, based in Johannesburg, a role where she implemented the World Bank Group’s strategy for financial inclusion across asset classes.

In this role, she worked directly with regulators and private sector stakeholders on concrete solutions to improve access to finance and employment opportunities. Sandra started her banking career with JPMorgan in London in 2004, where, until 2017, she held various roles in structured finance and capital markets, focusing on
helping her financial institutions and sovereign clients access global capital markets.

Mr. Mulamba is the former Chief Executive Officer of Citibank DRC and former Chairman of the DRC Bankers Association. He is a results driven, experienced banker with 20-plus years in the global financial services industry, specializing in executive management, corporate governance, risk management, deal origination and DRC local markets. He has a Master’s degree in Banking, Finances and law from the University of Paris-Saclay, France; a Master’s studies in Economics, University of North Texas; and a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from the University of Liege, Belgium.

M. Hugues Efole, is a global commercial executive with over 25 years of experience in financial services, particularly in commercial banking, real estate, international trade, cross-border payments, and diaspora remittances . Throughout his career, he has successfully led multimillion-dollar portfolios with Fortune 500 companies across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, while spearheading the strategic planning and
execution of transformational financial solutions and new product launches.

With more than two decades of expertise in complex commercial contract negotiation and portfolio management, Hugues has consistently delivered growth and innovation at a global scale. Beyond the corporate sphere, he has dedicated over 25 years to leading nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Africa, reflecting his deep commitment to community empowerment and inclusion .Fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Spanish, he thrives in multicultural environments and has built bridges across continents, markets, and generations. Combining strategic vision, ethical leadership, and community engagement, Hugues continues to transform global markets and broaden financial access worldwide .

M. Pierre Ezan Who currently serves as EquityBCDC’s Chief Financial Officer since September 2021 has over 20 years of experience in management and leadership roles in the fields of oil and gas, energy, electricity, audit, and control has been named as EquityBCDC Deputy Managing Director for Finance, HR, and Internal Control functions.

He has worked in Latin America, West Africa, East Africa, and Central Africa and holds a Diploma in Accounting and Finance Studies (INSET Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast), a Masters in Management (EM Lyon), and a postgraduate diploma in Finance and Accounting (France).

Mr. Yves Binzunga, Who joined EquityBCDC as Regional Director, West Region in April 2022, has been named Deputy Managing Director, South Region. Mr. Binzunga previously served as the Regional Director of Katanga and Eastern DRC and the Head of Multinational and Regional Corporate Business with Ecobank for 11 years; Prior to this, he was the Account Executive for Corporate Banking at Standard Bank. He has over 20 years of Banking experience.

Mr. Timo Ntoto Aley Angu, has been named as Deputy Managing Director, West Region. Mr. Ntoto is formerly the Deputy Managing Director of Ecobank DRC, and Regional Corporate Bank Head for SADC (DRC, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe). As an Executive Director, he enabled digitalization across Ecobank DRC to increase operational efficiency and extended bank customer reach and client experience.

He also directed organizational transformation by developing risk alertness and control culture, ensuring compliance with set standards and processes, and leading cost-saving initiatives. He has over 20 years of banking experience.

Mr. Jean-Marc Openge, Formerly Legal Regulatory and Compliance Manager at Liquid Technologies and current Director of Legal of EquityBCDC, named Company Secretary, and Director of Legal at EquityBCDC

Mr. Maxwell Liwanga Mat, Holder of a university degree in finance and computer science from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, USA, he is an experienced executive with over 25 years of successful practice in the fields of insurance, banking, and even the health ministry. He specializes in financial management, internal control systems, internal audit, and results-oriented management.

He also possesses skills in risk assessment, planning, and implementing effective audit strategies. His recent professional journey includes roles as Director of Internal Control and Director of Internal Audit at banking institutions and insurance companies in the DRC. 

Ms. Hannah Subayi Kamuanga, Former DRC Country Officer for Proparco, and Head of PE and VC for Central Africa named Director of Corporate Banking and Public Institutions, EquityBCDC.

Mr. Guillaume Kra, Trained as a statistician engineer and holding diplomas in Banking as well as a certificate in management and leadership, Guillaume KRA is a true product of BNP PARIBAS, where he spent around 10 years managing credit risk within its subsidiary in Ivory Coast.

He joined Banque Commerciale du Congo in 2018 as the head of
credit risk. In 2021, he was appointed as the Director of credit risk
following the acquisition of Banque Commerciale du Congo by the
Equity Group Holding.

Mr. Chouariho Coulibaly,Most recently a senior executive with Citibank as Head of Operations and Technology for West and Central Africa, named EquityBCDC, Operations Director.

Mr. Kayembe Kangomba, Formerly Chief Information Officer of Standard Bank DRC and Head of the IT Department at Orange DRC joins EquityBCDC as IT Director

Mr. Christophe Gneka, Former Head of Compliance, Bank of Africa, and Head of Multi-regional Integration Projects at Societe Generale joins EquityBCDC as Compliance Director.

M. Edgard Djerassem Djimhotengar,Former Risk Manager of the Central Bank of Central African States; former Director of Risk at the Development Bank of Central Africa States joins as Chief Risk Officer of EquityBCDC.

Corinne Sagboze Olofio, is a Congolese business professional with over 20 years of experience in customer relations, marketing, and commercial management. She holds a degree in Business
Administration and Economics from the Protestant University in Congo, and has completed international executive programs at Wits Business School and Néotelis.

She is currently pursuing an MBA in Management & Finance at the University of Frankfurt.Corinne built her career at Celtel/Airtel RDC, where she rose to Director of Customer Service, leading customer experience strategy across call centers, retail, and digital channels. Since October 2023, she has served as Director of Customer Experience at Equity BCDC, tasked with embedding customer focus at the heart of the bank’s strategy.Fluent in French, English, and Lingala, she is recognized for her leadership, initiative, and ability to unite teams around ambitious goals.

Mr. Dominic Sam, is a seasoned senior United Nations leader and development strategist with over three decades of experience at both headquarters and field levels. He currently serves as UNDP Resident Representative and Country Director in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he leads major stabilization, governance, and sustainable development initiatives, as well as Country Director of the Central Africa Equity Group Foundation, focusing on advancing private sector engagement, equity, and sustainable growth in the region.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sam has guided transitions from post-conflict recovery to long-term development in some of Africa’s most complex contexts, including the DRC, Ghana, and Liberia. He has spearheaded national strategic development plans, electoral reforms, and multi-stakeholder dialogues, while fostering partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector. His leadership has been pivotal in shaping high-impact programmes such as SDG localization, climate resilience, and youth empowerment.

Internationally recognized for his achievements, Mr. Sam was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and admitted into the Humane Order of African Redemption for his contributions to Liberia’s post-conflict recovery and institution-building. Known for
his ability to build coalitions, mediate dialogue, and drive inclusive governance, he continues to champion peace, resilience, and just societies, bridging humanitarian action, development priorities, and private sector innovation.