Ramatoulaye Adama Diallo

Ramatoulaye Adama Diallo is a powerhouse in the finance and technology sectors, making her an exceptional choice as a female motivational speaker. With a 25-year international career spanning leadership roles across Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Emerging Capital Partners, Etisalat, Orange, and Google, she brings unparalleled expertise in finance, digital transformation, and corporate leadership. Her ability to break barriers in male-dominated industries while driving strategic growth makes her an inspirational figure for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring executives. As CEO of Orange Money Senegal and Director of Digital Financial Services for West Africa, she led significant expansion, increasing customer engagement and revenue globally. Named on the Definitive List of the Top 50 Women CEOs in Africa, she exemplifies resilience, determination, and visionary leadership.

Her extensive corporate finance experience is evident from her early roles as a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs and Investment Officer at Emerging Capital Partners, where she specialised in mergers and acquisitions. As Deputy CFO, Treasurer, and Director of Corporate Finance & Risk Management at Etisalat Nigeria (now 9Mobile), she played a key role in structuring multibillion-dollar financing deals and major acquisitions, earning industry recognition. At Google, she served as Director & COO of B2B Ads & Large Customer Sales, while also advising the Google Cloud Financial Services AI team, helping multibillion-dollar businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Her expertise in AI, fintech, and digital finance provides businesses with the strategies needed to stay ahead in an evolving digital economy.

Ramatoulaye’s impact is globally recognised, she has won multiple awards, including the Orange Middle East & Africa Special Prize for Digital and the Euromoney Project Finance Magazine African Telecoms Deal of the Year. Currently, she is an Independent Non-Executive Director & Audit Committee Member at Attijariwafa Bank, a Non-Executive Director at ACE, and a Member of the Global AI Advisory Council of the International Finance Corporation. These roles highlight her governance expertise, investment strategy acumen, and ethical leadership, making her a sought-after speaker on corporate strategy, financial inclusion, and responsible business growth.

Beyond corporate success, Ramatoulaye is passionate about mentorship and leadership development, particularly for women and underrepresented communities. She has coached CEOs, founders, and senior executives, helping them refine their leadership styles, develop strategic thinking, and navigate the complexities of global business. As Founder & Managing Director of Tilibo Consultancy and E-Commerce Founder of Maison Adalay Ventures, she has actively supported entrepreneurial growth. Through her keynotes, she inspires professionals to break barriers, lead with confidence, and drive meaningful change. Her journey serves as a powerful example of what is possible when talent, vision, and determination come together to create a lasting impact.