- Born
- March 14, 1961 — Bafia, Cameroon
- Education
- BBA in tourism management (marketing), University of Quebec at Montreal's School of Management Sciences, 1992; MBA in marketing research, University of Quebec at Montreal's School of Management Sciences, 1993
- Career
- Founder and CEO of Afrique Expansion, Afrique Expansion Forum, and Afrique Expansion magazine; Founder of Kariliss and Kariderm; President of the Rotary Club of Old Montreal between 2014 and 2015
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Canadian Senate in 2021 as a Senator for Quebec
- Notable
- Recipient of the National Order of Quebec in 2014; Director for the Canadian Council on Africa, African Business Roundtable, and Fonds Afro-Entrepreneurs; President of the board of directors for Entreprendre Ici
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Business & Financial Interests
Amina Gerba is a well-known entrepreneur with a background focused on fostering business relationships between Canada and Africa. Before her appointment to the Senate, she was the founder and president of Afrique Expansion Inc., a consulting firm that also publishes a magazine and organizes business forums. She also co-founded and served as CEO of Kariliss Inc., a company that produces and sells natural hair and skin care products made with shea butter from Burkina Faso. Gerba has also held positions on several boards. According to reports, she has served on the board of directors for organizations such as the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, the Université du Québec à Montréal, and the Canadian Council on Africa. Her career has been centered on international trade, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Key Relationships & Connections
Amina Gerba was appointed to the Senate in July 2021 by Governor General Mary Simon on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Her appointment came through the recommendation of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments. Through her extensive work in business, she has developed relationships with various business leaders and organizations in both Canada and Africa, particularly through her roles with Afrique Expansion Inc. and the Canadian Council on Africa.