Elizabeth Rossiello Named Among the Most Influential Women in Payments 2025 by American Banker

Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO and founder of AZA Finance, has been named one of American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Payments 2025. The recognition highlights her leadership in building resilient, tech-driven financial infrastructure across frontier markets.

In her interview, Elizabeth highlighted how AZA Finance has navigated challenging macroeconomic conditions by prioritizing profitability, sustainability, and diversification over aggressive growth. Rather than relying on external capital, AZA expanded its revenue streams across FX, payments, and treasury services, cementing its position as a trusted partner for cross-border business in Africa.

Elizabeth's recognition underscores a decade of work pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled finance across Africa and beyond.

See the full list of honorees here.