Mr. Thierno-Habib Hann

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Shelter Afrique Development Bank

Since 2023, under his leadership, the Bank is embarked on a bold transformation to position the institution as Africa’s premier housing and urban development finance institution. With over two decades of experience in global finance, housing and investment, he brings a strong track record of structuring impactful and sustainable financial solutions.
Before joining ShafDB, Mr. Hann served as the Africa/Middle East, then Asia-Pacific Lead for Housing Finance at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across emerging markets. His career spans investment banking roles at J.P. Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, as well as private sector development at the World Bank Group. A CFA charter holder, he holds an MBA in Finance & Investments from the Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York and a Master’s in Accounting & Finance from Paris IX Dauphine University.
Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024” by New African Magazine, his leadership is shaping a new era for housing finance in Africa, fostering innovation, strategic partnerships, and economic inclusion. His remarkable contributions to the financial and housing sectors have earned him several prestigious accolades. During his tenure at the International Finance Corporation, he was honored with the World Bank Group President’s Award for his exceptional contributions to development finance. His unwavering commitment to advancing housing finance across Africa was further recognized with the “Financial Afrik” Award, celebrating his leadership in reshaping the continent’s real estate and investment landscape. Under his stewardship, ShafDB was also awarded the “Pan-African Development Bank Leadership Award – A Pioneer in Housing Finance” in 2024, by the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF), a testament to his vision in redefining Africa’s housing ecosystem.
With a passion for sustainable development and a strategic vision for housing finance, Thierno-Habib continues to push boundaries, forging impactful partnerships, and pioneering innovative solutions to unlock Africa’s housing potential.