François Jay

François Jay is an experienced leader in finance and development, currently serving as a Board Member for Farm Africa since April 2023. As the Président and Founder of Ebano Finance SAS since August 2016, François Jay leads a platform focused on financing and strategic consulting for African businesses. François Jay also holds the position of Président at Entreprise et Société, which specializes in strategy consulting and project financing for innovative enterprises. Previous roles include significant positions at the Agence Française de Développement, where François Jay contributed to optimizing essential services financing in emerging countries, and the Ministry of Immigration and Solidarity Development. François Jay's extensive career includes founding investments in African SMEs and managing projects aimed at social and economic development, particularly in Africa and Haiti. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in international financing and partnerships from HEC Paris.