Gillian Darko

Group Vice President of Strategy at Yellow Card

Gillian Darko is an accomplished Executive Director, Board Member, and C-suite, results-driven executive with a
proven track record of building high-performance growth engines and delivering transformative commercial strategies
in the fintech, blockchain, and traditional financial sectors. Currently the Vice President of Strategy, Gillian previously
held the role of Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy at Yellow Card.

With deep expertise in revenue acceleration, market expansion, and strategic partnerships, she has led initiatives that
unlock multi-market opportunities and create long-term value for global organizations.
In her role as Vice President of Strategy at Yellow Card she is responsible for defining and executing the company’s
growth agenda — driving innovative commercial models, expanding into high-potential markets, and spearheading
revenue-generating initiatives. She leverages an extensive network and experience managing large-scale strategic
alliances with global leaders, including blockchain innovators, payments providers, and technology partners.

Her leadership blends sharp commercial acumen with strategic foresight, enabling her to position organizations at the
forefront of industry disruption. She is known for turning market insights into actionable strategies, forging high-value
partnerships, and aligning teams to deliver measurable results.

Recognised as an Outstanding Woman in Tech Nominee for West Africa in 2021, appointed as an Ambassador for
Women in Payments Africa in 2024, Gillian has cultivated a distinguished career spanning strategy and business
transformation roles at ICE Futures Europe, PWC (consulting at Goldman Sachs, HSBC, RBS, Citigroup and UBS), JP
Morgan Asset Management and JUMO.

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