Visa has announced the appointment of Chad Pollock as the Cluster Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa, effective today.
Mr Chad brings with him extensive leadership experience spanning the finance, technology, and energy sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management.
Prior to this role, Mr Chad served as the Vice President, Head of Global Client Strategy & Operations. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in advancing business analytics and commercial operations for Visa’s largest international clients.
Senior Vice President at Visa and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, Aida Diarraexpressed enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Chad to his new role. We are confident that his expertise will contribute significantly to our objectives of promoting digital payments and enhancing financial inclusion in the region. His appointment aligns with our vision of assembling a robust regional team by matching unique capabilities and talents with strategic business opportunities.”
