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Yves Doho

Yves Doho

Abidjan

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in management, business leadership, and operational oversight. Over the past two decades, I have successfully driven growth and development within the international money transfer, foreign exchange, and payments industries, undertaking key roles in leading diverse teams across multicultural settings. My core competencies include cross-functional and cross-border project management, exemplary communication skills, and strategic team leadership. With specialized knowledge of African markets, I bring practical experience across North, West, South, Central, and East Africa, supported by a robust network of relationships with financial institutions—including banks, postal services, retailers, mobile operators, money transfer organizations, and the IMF. My comprehensive skill set covers business operations, marketing strategies, enhancing customer experience, implementing anti-money laundering controls, conducting fraud risk assessments, and managing overall risk exposure.

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR FRANCOPHONE AFRICA & BOARD ADVISOR

ONE AFRICA MARKETS
06.2024 - Current
  • Establish strategic partnerships with Banks, MNOs, Telcos, aggregators and e-wallet providers to enable integration to payout for remittance businesses (inbound) or IMTOs across Africa, Asia and LATAM
  • Onboards new liquidity partners, banks, and third parties
  • Responsible for OA implementation and development in French-speaking Africa
  • Oversees teams in sales, marketing, operations, HR, and support
  • Defines and implements business plans, budgets, and reporting, Owner of P&L
  • Acquired B2B clients to drive revenue through outbound sales, supporting various use cases like loan repayment, intercompany transfer, dividend payouts, settlement of invoices, etc... across Africa.
  • Develop sales through strategic alliances with partners in Africa
  • Establishes SGI and representative offices
  • Works on PSP licenses
  • Secures local and international remittance licenses in Congo

REGIONAL DIRECTOR-AFRICA

SMALLWORLD FINANCIAL SERVICE GROUP
12.2013 - 08.2023
  • Signed agreements with major banking networks in Africa (up to 80 banks)
  • Established alternative distribution networks
  • Identify growth opportunities
  • Formed strategic partnerships with mobile operators and aggregators
  • Developed and executed strategies and business plans for all the stakeholders across the region
  • Managed P&L and budgets
  • Developed Technical skills in product and Data analysis needed to deliver timely insights to customers
  • Work with global teams to promote African market priorities
  • Monitor Remittances volumes, corridor patterns, revenue, and network
  • Expanded business with existing and new partners across Africa
  • Ensured compliance with regional regulations
  • Managed teams in sales, marketing, operations, and support
  • Monitored agents and implemented ongoing solutions
  • Set up operations in over 47 countries in Africa
  • Represented organization with central banks and regulatory agencies regarding Operations controls
  • Key Achievements:
  • Increased Sending transaction volume to over 300,000 per year
  • Achieved average annual EBITDA of €2M
  • Extended network by 20,024 points of sale
  • Improved IT platform based on local customer feedback

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION MANAGER-AFRICA

COINSTAR MONEY TRANSFER
07.2009 - 11.2012
  • Conducted market analysis to inform sales strategies
  • Monitored competitive pricing
  • Recruited and managed agents and sub-agents
  • Coordinated with international operations for invoicing and collections
  • Prepared and implemented country-level budgets
  • Developed opportunities using SWOT analyses
  • Collaborated with various departments for partner implementations
  • Measured marketing impacts and identified sponsorship opportunities
  • Addressed FX issues in relevant regions
  • Ensured agent compliance with AML procedures
  • Reported monthly performance metrics
  • Provided training for users and administrators

REGIONAL MARKETING MANAGER-AFRICA

COINSTAR MONEY TRANSFER
05.2008 - 06.2009
  • Conducted market research and environmental analyses
  • Outlined socio-economic contexts for regions
  • Managed marketing communications budgets
  • Supported marketing for agents in each country
  • Executed marketing campaigns aligned with budgetary guidelines
  • Developed new corridors and managed branding/price strategies
  • Organized community events and managed supplier relations
  • Recruited, supervised, and trained agents and sales teams

AREA MANAGER

COINSTAR MONEY TRANSFER (Ex Travelex)
03.2005 - 02.2008
  • Met commercial targets and executed coordinated activity plans
  • Ensured safety measures in foreign exchange processes
  • Collaborated on budgeting and performance analysis
  • Monitored client relationships and reported to management
  • Promoted adherence to AML and KYC procedures

CORPORATE SALES MANAGER

CIC BANK: Société Bordelaise
09.2003 - 08.2005
  • Analyzed economic data and financial statements
  • Identified client needs and funding solutions
  • Reviewed credit facilities and assessed company financial health
  • Managed client portfolio

Education

Certified - international payment

Eureka Financial
01.2018

Certified - e-Banking

Ethan Hathaway
01.2018

Certified - digital money

Digital Frontiers Institute
01.2018

Master’s - financial management, auditing, and management control

University of Bordeaux IV
01.2008

Master’s - financial market, treasury, and capital market

INSEEC Bordeaux
01.2002

Postgraduate Degree - Management Science, Marketing option

University of Bordeaux IV
01.2001

Bachelor’s degree - economics and management

Sophia Antipolis University of Nice
01.2000

Skills

  • Strategic mindset
  • Market analysis
  • Strategic partnership development
  • Budget management skills
  • liquidity management
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Risk management
  • Promoting business growth
  • Effective relationship management
  • Facilitating inclusive finance
  • Digital payment solutions
  • Innovative thinking
  • Effective stakeholder communication

LNGG

Languages: English (Fluent), French (Native proficiency)

Timeline

DIRECTOR FRANCOPHONE AFRICA & BOARD ADVISOR

ONE AFRICA MARKETS
06.2024 - Current

REGIONAL DIRECTOR-AFRICA

SMALLWORLD FINANCIAL SERVICE GROUP
12.2013 - 08.2023

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION MANAGER-AFRICA

COINSTAR MONEY TRANSFER
07.2009 - 11.2012

REGIONAL MARKETING MANAGER-AFRICA

COINSTAR MONEY TRANSFER
05.2008 - 06.2009

AREA MANAGER

COINSTAR MONEY TRANSFER (Ex Travelex)
03.2005 - 02.2008

CORPORATE SALES MANAGER

CIC BANK: Société Bordelaise
09.2003 - 08.2005

Certified - e-Banking

Ethan Hathaway

Certified - digital money

Digital Frontiers Institute

Master’s - financial management, auditing, and management control

University of Bordeaux IV

Master’s - financial market, treasury, and capital market

INSEEC Bordeaux

Postgraduate Degree - Management Science, Marketing option

University of Bordeaux IV

Bachelor’s degree - economics and management

Sophia Antipolis University of Nice

Certified - international payment

Eureka Financial

Hobbies and Interests

Africa representative, IAMTN association, Board administrator for some fintech in Africa, President, OMNEX Football Club, Part-time finance/internal control instructor, University of Ivory Coast, Former owner, Afro-Caribbean restaurant “envie d’ailleurs”, Bordeaux (www.envida.fr), Member, IFACI (internal auditors association)
Yves Doho