Moumounou Gnankambary, a renowned financial expert with three decades of experience in public finance and financial governance in Burkina Faso, has taken the helm as Director General of Vista Bank Burkina Faso. His appointment comes as the bank undergoes a transformation and consolidation of its activities. Gnankambary, formerly the Director General of the Treasury and Public Accounting, has worked closely with financial institutions such as the BCEAO and the Banking Commission of the UMOA.
Gnankambary's mission is to lead the merger between Vista Bank Burkina and SGBF, a fellow member of the Vista Group, and to strengthen the bank's performance while expanding its services to clients. He was presented to the press on November 12, 2026, in Ouagadougou, and expressed his gratitude to Chairman Simon Tiemtoré for the appointment. Gnankambary vowed to bring his expertise in budget management, knowledge of the banking sector, and mastery of Vista Bank Burkina's challenges to the role.
Chairman Simon Tiemtoré stated that Gnankambary was chosen for his impressive track record, experience, and knowledge of the Burkinabé economy, private sector, and public sector. Tiemtoré expressed confidence in Gnankambary's ability to create synergy between the two entities and drive economic development. Seydou Diakité, President of the Board of Directors, echoed Tiemtoré's sentiments, highlighting Gnankambary's capacity to integrate the two entities and contribute to the country's economic growth.
Gnankambary has been a member of several boards of directors within the Vista Bank Group since 2016, giving him a deep understanding of the group's vision and orientations. He aims to leverage his expertise to drive growth and development at Vista Bank Burkina. The bank's merger with SGBF is expected to create a stronger institution with more resources, enabling it to support the state and private sector more effectively.
Chairman Tiemtoré assured that the merger will not result in layoffs, emphasizing the importance of preserving the bank's human capital. He stated that the bank's strength lies in its team of experienced professionals who provide quality services, and that the goal is to maintain this expertise to better serve clients. The merger is expected to facilitate resource mobilization, both locally and internationally, to finance Burkina Faso's economy.
The Vista Group, present in 11 countries, is embarking on a new phase of development, expansion, and growth. The group's vision was shared with clients and partners at a business breakfast meeting, where they discussed the bank's plans to support small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and the state in its economic development drive.
The appointment of Moumounou Gnankambary as Director General of Vista Bank Burkina Faso marks a significant milestone in the bank's history. With his extensive experience and expertise, Gnankambary is well-positioned to lead the bank's merger with SGBF and drive growth and development in the region. The bank's commitment to preserving its human capital and expanding its services to clients is expected to have a positive impact on Burkina Faso's economy.
Key points
- Moumounou Gnankambary's appointment as Director General of Vista Bank Burkina Faso aims to drive growth and development through the merger with SGBF.
- The merger is expected to create a stronger institution with more resources to support the state and private sector.
- The bank has assured that the merger will not result in layoffs, prioritizing the preservation of its human capital.
