Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of COFINA Group and Neemba Group

Our session

Our One-on-One Session

Develop a more ambitious vision for your growth and economic impact in Africa. This session will help you:

  • Understand the challenges of financing and structuring African SMEs
  • Identify growth drivers and scaling opportunities for your business
  • Gain insights from the creation and development of a pan-African group
  • Strengthen your leadership and strategic vision in complex environments

Book your session today to accelerate your personal development and that of your organization.

Language in which I am fluent

French
English
My expertise

How I can help you ?

Here are the areas of expertise in which I can support you
  • Leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Business management and leadership across sectors (Finance – Insurance – Mining & Quarries – Energy – Construction & Infrastructure – Real Estate – Health – Education)
  • SME financing strategies
  • Mesofinance and inclusive finance models
  • Growth and expansion strategies in Africa
  • Risk management in financial operations
  • Sustainable business models for underserved communities
My background

About Me

I am an African banker and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in finance, banking, and business development. A graduate of ESC Toulouse and the University of Paris V, I began my career at Arthur Andersen before holding senior management positions in international financial institutions such as BNP Paribas, Citibank, Barclays, Ecobank, and UBA.

Faced with the challenges of SME access to financing in Africa, I founded the COFINA Group in 2013, now recognized as the first pan-African institution dedicated to mesofinance, the missing link between microfinance and traditional banking.

Driven by my commitment to Africa’s development and the provision of innovative solutions, I completed in 2022 one of the largest private buyout transactions in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa by becoming the principal Caterpillar dealer across 11 countries in West Africa, now known as NEEMBA.

My commitment to financial inclusion and Africa’s development has earned me several distinctions, including the African Economy Builder Award and Côte d’Ivoire’s National Excellence Award. Since 2015, I have had the honor of being included annually in the “100 People Who Are Transforming Africa” ranking by Financial Afrik.

Why I’m doing this ?

I enjoy supporting others, especially entrepreneurs, and I would be delighted to support you on your entrepreneurial journey or to share insights and perspectives from my areas of expertise across Africa.
100% of my profits will be donated to charities supporting social causes in Africa.

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Our One-on-One Session

Develop a more ambitious vision for your growth and economic impact in Africa. This session will help you:

  • Understand the challenges of financing and structuring African SMEs
  • Identify growth drivers and scaling opportunities for your business
  • Gain insights from the creation and development of a pan-African group
  • Strengthen your leadership and strategic vision in complex environments

Book your session today to accelerate your personal development and that of your organization.

Language in which I am fluent

French
English

How I can help you ?

Here are the areas of expertise in which I can support you
  • Leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Business management and leadership across sectors (Finance – Insurance – Mining & Quarries – Energy – Construction & Infrastructure – Real Estate – Health – Education)
  • SME financing strategies
  • Mesofinance and inclusive finance models
  • Growth and expansion strategies in Africa
  • Risk management in financial operations
  • Sustainable business models for underserved communities

About Me

I am an African banker and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in finance, banking, and business development. A graduate of ESC Toulouse and the University of Paris V, I began my career at Arthur Andersen before holding senior management positions in international financial institutions such as BNP Paribas, Citibank, Barclays, Ecobank, and UBA.

Faced with the challenges of SME access to financing in Africa, I founded the COFINA Group in 2013, now recognized as the first pan-African institution dedicated to mesofinance, the missing link between microfinance and traditional banking.

Driven by my commitment to Africa’s development and the provision of innovative solutions, I completed in 2022 one of the largest private buyout transactions in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa by becoming the principal Caterpillar dealer across 11 countries in West Africa, now known as NEEMBA.

My commitment to financial inclusion and Africa’s development has earned me several distinctions, including the African Economy Builder Award and Côte d’Ivoire’s National Excellence Award. Since 2015, I have had the honor of being included annually in the “100 People Who Are Transforming Africa” ranking by Financial Afrik.

Why I’m doing this ?

I enjoy supporting others, especially entrepreneurs, and I would be delighted to support you on your entrepreneurial journey or to share insights and perspectives from my areas of expertise across Africa.
100% of my profits will be donated to charities supporting social causes in Africa.

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