Visa Names New Country Manager For East Africa Region
Visa has named Victor Makere as its new Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. In his role, Victor will drive Visa’s strategic initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and expand digital payment solutions across these critical markets.
As Country Manager, Victor will oversee a diverse client portfolio, focusing on increasing strategic value and revenue for Visa and its partners. He will also lead the implementation of new products and services, ensuring the region’s digital payments landscape continues to evolve and thrive.
Chad Pollock, Vice President and General Manager for East Africa at Visa, commented on the appointment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Victor to the Visa East Africa leadership team. With his distinguished track record in digital financial services, merchant acquiring, and strategic business development, we look forward to his significant contributions to Visa’s efforts to enhance financial inclusion and expand digital commerce across Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. His leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to build a resilient and inclusive digital payments ecosystem in the region.”
Makere also shared his enthusiasm for the opportunity, “I am excited to join Visa and play a key role in accelerating the growth of digital payments across Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Visa’s commitment to financial innovation and inclusion aligns perfectly with my vision for transforming the payments landscape. I look forward to collaborating with our clients, partners, and stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge, secure, and seamless payment solutions that drive economic growth and empower businesses and consumers across the region.”
His prior roles at CRDB Bank and Standard Chartered Bank in Tanzania saw him leading digital banking transformations and merchant acquiring strategies. While representing CRDB through the Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA), Victor championed interoperability across networks and financial institutions, significantly enhancing Tanzania’s digital payments ecosystem.
