Ejara Names Co-Founder Tierno Tall CEO After Founder’s Death

In Short

• Ejara has appointed co-founder Tierno Tall as chief executive officer.
• The move follows the death of founder and former CEO Nelly Chatue-Diop on January 8, 2026.
• The company says the governance reshuffle is meant to protect continuity for users, clients, and investors.

What Happened

Cameroon-based fintech Ejara has announced a leadership and governance reshuffle after the death of its founder and CEO, Nelly Chatue-Diop. In a message to clients and investors, the company said the changes are designed to ensure operational continuity and reassure its user community and partners.

Management will remain with the co-founders. Baptiste Andrieux will continue as chief financial officer. Tierno Tall, previously chief operating officer, has been officially appointed CEO, making permanent what the company describes as an internal continuity plan.

Tall has been with Ejara since it was created. The company says he knows its teams and priorities. His background includes more than five years as chief of staff at Ejara, plus earlier experience as a venture capital analyst between 2018 and 2020.

Founded in 2020 in Douala by Chatue-Diop, Andrieux, and Tall, Ejara offers a mobile finance app that lets users save and invest from their phones. Savings means putting money aside over time, while investing means buying assets that may grow in value.

Why It Matters

For fintech startups, founder loss can quickly affect product execution, fundraising, and customer trust. A fast internal CEO transition can reduce uncertainty, especially for consumer financial apps where reliability and risk controls matter.

The appointment also signals that Ejara is prioritising stability over external leadership changes. For users, it suggests the company plans to keep building its savings and investment services across Africa, while maintaining day-to-day operations during a difficult period.