Cameroon–United States: Citibank’s Ella Martin succeeds Laure Djoukam as head of AmCham

Author: Investir au Cameroun PublicationPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Cameroon

Business & Economy

Cameroon–United States: Citibank’s Ella Martin succeeds Laure Djoukam as head of AmCham

The American Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon (AmCham Cameroon) has named Citibank executive Ella Martin to chair its new board. She succeeds Shekina Invest leader Laure E. Djoukam, who remains a board member. Azamra Financial Technologies founder Leah Malla Rackovsky becomes vice-president, and Émilie Siewe takes over as treasurer. AmCham says it aims to expand trade and investment between Cameroon and the United States and improve services for its members.

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