Yellow Card has announced the appointment of Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, a role that will see her join the executive team and report directly to the CEO. This strategic move reflects Yellow Card’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it continues to scale across Africa and beyond.
Darko brings a wealth of experience from leading global and regional institutions, having held key roles at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, PwC, and JUMO, among others. Prior to this appointment, she served as Yellow Card’s Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth and strategic direction. Her proven expertise in governance and regulatory frameworks, coupled with her experience serving on executive boards across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, and Tanzania, underscores her ability to guide Yellow Card through complex and dynamic markets.
In her new role, Darko will be responsible for spearheading Yellow Card’s long-term growth strategy, driving innovation, and leading expansion into new markets. She emphasized the importance of accelerating growth by leveraging existing partnerships, creating new alliances, and embedding financial discipline into the company’s core operations. This forward-looking strategy is designed to strengthen Yellow Card’s competitive edge while unlocking new opportunities across the fintech ecosystem.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Darko stands out as a champion for diversity and inclusion in the financial technology sector. As an Ambassador for Women in Payments Africa and a former nominee for Outstanding Woman in Tech, she continues to inspire and lead initiatives that empower women in finance and technology. Her appointment reflects not only a strategic milestone for Yellow Card but also a significant step toward advancing gender representation in fintech leadership.
