Arnold Gnama

Arnold Gnama is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development, particularly within the payment solutions sector in Africa. Currently serving as Vice President for Francophone Africa at Thunes since February 2021, Arnold leads initiatives to enhance cross-border payment capabilities across the region, enabling financial institutions and fintechs to connect with a global network. Previous roles include senior and general business development management positions at Thunes and Bizao, where Arnold played a pivotal role in expanding sales operations and managing customer relationships. Earlier experience as a marketing and product manager at KORE Wireless and ASPIDER-NGI, along with foundational work in marketing project management at Orange and entrepreneurial ventures, underscores a diverse skill set in business strategy and relationship management. Arnold holds an MBA focused on entrepreneurship from SBS Swiss Business School and relevant degrees in business and marketing from prestigious institutions including the University of Pennsylvania and Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny.