Gillian Darko has joined Circle as Vice President, Head of Africa. She previously served as Group Vice President at Yellow Card. Circle operates digital payment infrastructure built around stablecoins.
Her regional role
She will lead Circle's operations across Africa. Darko has board-level and executive experience in Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Zambia. Her background includes deep skill in scaling businesses.
Circle's mission
Circle wants to make money digital and available on the internet. The company aims to connect markets and expand economic access. That mission guides its focus on stablecoin payments.
Stablecoin focus
Darko has expressed strong support for stablecoins and digital finance on the continent. Her time at Yellow Card included leadership in the digital asset economy. She now brings that experience to Circle's Africa expansion.
The IWA Group plans to host Darko as a speaker in Nigeria on December 10. She is set to appear at the 15th edition of the group's annual conference. The conference theme is resilience, and registration remains open.