Team Members

Mr. Alioune P. Ndao – MANAGING DIRECTOR

A citizen of Senegal, Mr. Ndao graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard University. He is a commercial and investment banker with international experience in the fields of portfolio and debt management, credit and marketing, corporate finance, and SME financing. During his banking career spanning 28 years, he has held senior positions at J.P. Morgan Chase in New York, Paris and London, at the Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest in Dakar, and at HSBC Equator Bank in London.

Mr. Alcine Dos Santos – PROJECT MANAGER

Mr. Dos Santos trained as a Lawyer before pursuing a career for over 18 years in various Banking Institutions. He is an expert in Banking & Corporate Law, Financial Analysis, Accounting, International Business and Foreign Business Transactions. He has been with AFRIFINANCE since 2000, where his exceptional professional experience is dedicated to working within Francophone Africa.

Miss. Yacine J. Ndao – PROJECT MANAGER

Miss Ndao, formerly of Deloitte & Touche Tax and Legal Belgium, obtained a post graduate degree in Business Studies from the London School of Economics. She has solid experience in Corporate Communications, having worked for the 3rd largest Bank in New England U.S.A., supplemented by a strong Social Sciences background. Her international exposure and fluency in four languages make her a valuable asset to the AFRIFINANCE team.

Ms. Myriam Sallah – PROJECT COORDINATOR

Ms. Sallah has a degree in European Business Administration from the U.K. and a Management Diploma from France. Her practical experience in public service and commercial environments make Ms. Sallah a dynamic and proactive addition to the international AFRIFINANCE team. Her previous roles included that of a French/English Interpreter and of assisting the Ghana Consulate General at the Senegal Headquarters. She is still very well connected within the Diplomatic Corp.

Mr. Marcelo Timoteo – JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

A recent graduate in Business Studies, Mr. Timoteo had previously worked at a large Bank in Paris before relocating to Dakar. He speaks English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently. He is currently strengthening his analytical and management skills by working on a number of interesting assignments for AFRIFINANCE, namely within marketing and IT.

Ms. Alima Sylla– SENIOR ASSISTANT

Ms. Sylla joined the AFRIFINANCE team after a successful career at a large Professional Services firm in Dakar. She is hard working and organized. Her skills include a high level of computer literacy and Human Resource Management. She works directly on most AFRIFINANCE projects, assisting Managers where needed. Her input is often requested on matters dealing with Francophone clients.

Miss. Louise Ndiaye – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Miss. Ndiaye trained as a Computer Analyst before entering the field of Office Administration. She has been with AFRIFINANCE for over five years and has consistently exceeded expectations. She is the first point of contact for clients visiting the AFRIFINANCE office in Dakar. Miss Ndiaye is a highly motivated and valued staff member whose responsibilities include assisting the Managing Director and overseeing front office administrative tasks.