Orange Mobile Finance Sierra Leone has announced the appointment of Mr. Mahamane Sidi Touré as its new Chief Executive Officer, signaling a strategic move aimed at strengthening leadership and advancing digital financial services in the country.
The appointment, confirmed by the company’s Board of Directors, brings on board a seasoned telecommunications engineer with more than 17 years of experience within the SONATEL Group. Mr. Touré is widely recognized for his expertise spanning technology, commercial strategy, and mobile financial services, making him a key asset in driving the company’s next phase of growth.
Over the years, Mr. Touré has held several senior leadership positions within the Orange network, notably at Orange Mali and Orange Mobile Finance Mali. In these roles, he played a pivotal part in expanding mobile money services, introducing innovative solutions, and strengthening market competitiveness.
Prior to his new role in Sierra Leone, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Orange Mobile Finance Guinea-Bissau, where he delivered impressive results. Under his leadership, the company experienced rapid growth, achieving profitability and recording its first dividend payout within just 15 months of operation—an achievement widely regarded as a benchmark in the mobile finance sector.
The Board noted that his appointment underscores Orange Mobile Finance Sierra Leone’s commitment to deepening financial inclusion and enhancing customer-focused digital solutions. With the country’s growing demand for accessible and reliable mobile financial services, industry observers see his leadership as timely and strategic.
In a statement, the Board and Management expressed confidence in Mr. Touré’s ability to lead the institution toward sustained growth and innovation, while extending a warm welcome and best wishes for success in his new position.
His arrival is expected to further position Orange Mobile Finance Sierra Leone as a leading player in the nation’s evolving digital finance landscape.
