Kitanha Toure 2026 speakers

“Kitanha Toure is a seasoned investment executive and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 20 years of experience driving growth across North America and Africa. As a seasoned impact investor, she has executed over 30 transactions totaling billions in value across real estate, infrastructure, and corporate advisory, backed by a strong foundation as a CPA.

Currently serving as the Regional Director for West Africa at Swedfund, Kitanha successfully built the institution’s regional operations from the ground up, establishing local presence, operational structures, and a robust investment pipeline.

Before Swedfund, Kitanha managed investment transactions at First Capital, an Abidjan-based investment banking firm, where she led and executed strategic advisory mandates and supported clients across multiple sectors.

Previously, she built her technical foundation through roles at BDO Canada and honed her expertise at major Canadian institutional investors, including PSP Investments and CDPQ, managing multi-billion dollar portfolios with a rigorous focus on financial performance.

Known for her strategic leadership, negotiation skills, and team-building capacity, she has led investment teams and driven complex transactions across diverse sectors and geographies.”