Professor KELLY MUA Kingsly

More About Prof Kelly MUA

With over two decades of cross-continental leadership in public finance, banking, capital markets, and policy advisory services, he serves in multiple portfolios within national and international public services, driving innovative finance and leading the rebranding of risk perception in Africa while structuring investment deals.
Educated at premier global institutions, including Harvard University, Harvard Business School (HBS), MIT Sloan, Copperstone University, Charisma University, and the University of Dschang, he integrates world-class academic rigour with real-world execution. A sought-after board leader and thought catalyst, Prof. Kingsly stands at the nexus of finance, innovation, and sustainable development, advancing Africa's emergence in the global financial ecosystem.

Role at Citrine-Holdings

As a Non-Executive Director (Board Member) of Citrine-Holdings Plc, Professor Kelly Mua Kingsly provides strategic oversight on regulatory governance, financial policy, and institutional compliance across Citrine’s operations. His deep involvement in Africa’s fiscal architecture makes him instrumental in shaping Citrine’s approach to public-private sector engagement, macroeconomic planning, and sustainable investment.

Prof. Kingsly advises Citrine-Holdings on regional policy alignment, with a focus on the Central African markets, where he holds advisory responsibilities with institutions like COSUMAF and the BEAC. His expertise helps ensure that Citrine's regional expansion strategies are aligned with prevailing financial regulations, public finance policies, and compliance requirements.

He supports Citrine in positioning itself as a policy-aware financial group capable of responding to the diverse needs of sovereign and institutional clients. His dual exposure in state finance operations and financial technology innovation gives Citrine-Holdings a rare advantage in bridging traditional governance with modern fintech solutions.

Previous Work Experience

Director of Finance Operations – State of Cameroon (2016–Present)
Leads national-level financial operations, overseeing budgeting, financial monitoring, and strategic expenditure for the government of Cameroon.

Board Director – African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI)
Guides risk management and investment policy across Africa’s trade and development insurance space, enhancing Citrine’s ability to navigate cross-border financial risk.

Censor – Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
Provides financial regulatory oversight, ensuring Citrine’s regional financial practices adhere to BEAC regulations.

Vice Chair – Procurement & Logistics Committee, UNDP Africa Bureau
Leads public procurement strategy, regional policy planning, and institutional reforms in the development sector.

Consultant – African Development Bank (AfDB)
Worked on regional financial policy development, institutional investment strategies, and national budgetary frameworks.

Deputy Resident Representative – United Nations
Led mission-level financial strategy, development program implementation, and donor coordination.

Chairman & Founder – Prima Finance and Investment
Established a digital micro-merchant bank and lending platform focused on inclusive financial access.

Founding Board Member – Quantum Blockchain Technology and Definer
Pioneered regional fintech innovation in digital assets, distributed ledger technology, and decentralized finance.