Sylvia Monthe to lead BII's investments in Francophone West and Central Africa
She joins BII from Proparco, where she served as the Head of Financial Institutions for Central Africa.
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British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, today announced the appointment of Sylvia Monthe as Coverage Director for Francophone West and Central Africa.
Monthe will lead BII’s investment and stakeholder activities, strengthening its presence in Francophone West and Central Africa. Fluent in French and English, Monthe brings two decades of experience in the banking and financial services sector, as well as in building businesses and working with entrepreneurs and policymakers.
She joins BII from Proparco, where she served as the Head of Financial Institutions for Central Africa. She oversaw the financial sector portfolio and developed the French DFI’s investment strategy across the financial sector in Central Africa.
Her career began in France, where she worked with several investment banks, including Société Générale Corporate and Investment Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and AXA Investment Managers. She later moved to Cameroon, where she managed a food processing company and established her own consultancy firm focused on assisting SMEs to raise funds, develop strategy, and enhance performance.
Monthe commented: "I am excited to join BII and contribute to its impactful work across the continent. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams in London and across Africa to drive sustainable development and inclusive economic growth in the region."
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