Choiseul 100 Africa 2018
1
Sahbi OTHMANI
Chief Executive Officer
NCA-ROUIBA
40 | Algeria
• ESC Tunis, EDHEC Nice
• Sales General Manager, NCA-Rouiba (2001-10)
2
Kabiru RABIU
Managing Director
Bua Group
38 | Nigeria
• Webster University, Harvard, American InterContinental University
• Chief Executive Officer, Bua Oil Mills Limited (2008-10)
3
Sébastien KADIO-MOROKRO
Chief Executive Officer
Pétro Ivoire
37 | Ivory Coast
• University of Paris-XII
• Deputy CEO, Pétro Ivoire (2012-14)
4
Zukie SIYOTULA
Chief Executive Officer
Siyotula Holdings
36 | South Africa
• University of Witwatersand, Harvard, GIBS
• Chief Executive Officer, Thebe Capital (2013-17)
5
James MWORIA
Chief Executive Officer
Centum
40 | Kenya
• University of Strathmore, University of Nairobi
• Business Manager, TransCentury (2007-08)
6
Abayomi AWOBOKUN
Chief Executive Officer
Enyo Retail & Supply
40 | Nigeria
• University of Ibadan, University of Surrey
• Chief Executive Officer, Oando Downstream (2013-16)
7
Jules NGANKAM
Deputy Chief executive and Chief financial Officer
African Guarantee Fund
40 | Cameroon
• ESSEC Business School, ENSAE, Paris-Dauphine University
• Treasurer & Vice President, Barclays Capital (2010-13)
8
Idriss BENSMAIL
Deputy Managing Director
BMCI
40 | Morocco
• EDHEC, Harvard
• Board Member in charge of corporate banking, BMCI (since 2013)
9
Leila BOUAMATOU
Chief Executive Officer
Générale de Banque de Mauritanie
36 | Mauritania
• Pennsylvania University, EADA Business School, MSB
• Head of Treasury Department, GBM (2009-12)
10
Akim DAOUDA
Deputy Managing Director
Gabon Power Company
37 | Gabon
• SKEMA, University of Westminster, University of Concordia
• Investment Director, Gabonese Strategic Investment Fund (since 2016)
11
Miguel CARNEIRO
Head of Alternative Investments
Fundo Soberano de Angola
35 | Angola
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, IESE
• Chief Executive Officer, Baia de Luanda (2014-17)
12
Amrote ABDELLA
Managing Director
Microsoft 4 Afrika
36 | Ethiopia
• Brandeis University, Davidson College
• Director Venture Capital & Start-Ups, Africa Initiatives Microsoft (2013-15
13
Badr ALIOUA
Managing Director
Attijariwafa Private Bank
38 | Morocco
• Polytechnique Paris, Ponts ParisTech
• Managing Director, Wafa Gestion (2008-16)
14
Natalie PAYIDA JABANGWE
Chief Executive Officer
EcoCash Zimbabwe
35 | Zimbabwe
• Middlesex University, Imperial College London, Oxford
• Executive Head Business & Market Development, EcoCash Zimbabwe (2014-15)
15
Sami AGLI
Managing Director
Groupe Agli
40 ans | Algeria
• CESI Engeineering School, University of Algiers
• Managing Director, Taamir El Djazair (2005-15)
16
Sarah KERROUMI
Secretary-General
Ynna Holding
38 | Morocco
• Al Akhawayn University, Johnson & Wales University
• Audit & control department Director,, Al Karma (2009-13)
17
Jeanne SISSOKO-ZÉZÉ
Chief Executive Officer
Reflet Consulting
40 | Ivory Coast
• IHE Tunis, Polytechnique Abidjan, London Image Institute
• Director, Bloomfield (depuis 2017)
18
Ivanilson MACHADO
Chief Executive Officer
Puma Energy Mozambique
37 | Angola
• University of Lisbon, INSEAD
• Deputy Managing Director, Pumangol Industrial (2012-14)
19
Sijibomi OGUNDELE
Chief Executive Officer
Sujimoto
37 | Nigeria
• Anglia Ruskin University
• Partner, Sujimotos Investments (since 2001)
20
Daouda FALL
Chief Executive Officer
Brahms Group
38 | Guinea
• University of Sussex, University of Montreal
• Senior Associate Banker, Citigroup (2006-2009)
21
Anta Babacar NGOM
Managing Director
Sedima Group
34 | Senegal
• York University, Paris-Dauphine University, Sciences Po Paris
• Strategy & Development Director, Groupe Sedima Groupe Sedima (2013-14)
22
Ronald KARAURI
Chief Executive Officer
SportPesa
39 | Kenya
• University of Nairobi
• Captain Airline, Kenya Airways (2009-14)
23
Mwamvita MAKAMBA
Managing Director
Vodacom Africa
37 | Tanzania
• University of Dar Es Salaam
• Business Manager, Vodacom Group (2012-14)
24
Patrichi Christian TANASA
Managing Director
Gabon Oil Company
36 | Gabon
• USTM, University of Montpellier I
• Special Advisor of the President of the Republic, Head of the industry, mines and hydrocarbures departement (2018)
25
Juliana ROTICH
Country Cluster Head East Africa
BASF
40 | Kenya
• University of Missouri
• Managing Director, BRCK Inc (2015-17)
26
Rotimi WILLIAMS
Chief Executive Officer
Kereksuk
38 | Nigeria
• University of Aberdeen, SOAS
• Founder Compare The Markets (since 2016)
27
Dennis MAKORI
Chief Executive Officer
Onfon Media
38 | Kenya
• Moi University
• Chief Executive Officer, Comsoft Technologies (2003-07)
28
Bethlehem TILAHUN ALEMU
Chief Executive Officer
Bostex PLC
38 | Ethiopia
• University of Addis Abeba, Harvard
• Bostex PLC (since 2004)
29
Saad SEFRIOUI
Deputy Managing Director
Addoha
36 | Morocco
• University of Paris, HEC Montreal
• Assignment Manager, Addoha Groupe (2011)
30
Shahim ISMAEL
Chief Executive Officer
Groupe SMTP
32 | Madagascar
• Regent’s University London
• SMTP Group (since 2011)
31
Sherife ABDELMESSIH
Chief Executive Officer
Future Energy Corporation
36 | Egypt
• MIT
• Future Energy Corporation (since 2009)
32
Aarti TAKOORDEEN
Chief Financial Officer
JSE Limited
37 | South Africa
• University of South Africa, SAICA
• Chief Financial Officer, Johnson Controls (2009-13)
33
Marouane AMEZIANE
Strategy & Corporate Development Executive Director
OCP
35 | Morocco
• Mines ParisTech, Oxford
• Chief of staff, OCP SA (2012-14)
34
Linda OLAGUNJU
Chief Executive Officer
DLO Energy Resources
34 | South Africa
• University of Aberdeen, University of Cape Town
• Founder, DLO Energy Resources (since 2011)
35
Patricia NZOLANTIMA
Chairwoman
Bizzoly Holding
40 | DRC
• Protestant University of Congo, Cape Studies Institute
• Managing Director, EXP-ComunicArt RDC (since 2009)
36
Ada OSAKWE
Chief Executive Officer
Afrolay Ventures
37 | Nigeria
• University of Hull, Warwick and Northwestern
• Senior Investment Advisor, Nigerian Ministry of Agriculture (2012-15)
37
Celestin MUKEBA MUNTUABU
Chief Executive Officer
ProCredit Bank
40 | DRC
• Protestant University of Congo
• Deputy Chief Executive Officer, ProCredit Bank Congo (2008-14)
38
Leticia N’CHO TRAORE
Chief Executive Officer
Groupe Addict
38 | Ivory Coast
• IUT Angers, INTEC Nantes, MDE Business School Abidjan
• Chief Executive OfficeR, Côte Ouest (2013-15)
39
Ladi DELANO
Chief Executive Officer
Bakrie Delano Africa
37 | Nigeria
• Oxford
• Founder Partner, Global DRG Capital (2010-12)
40
Herman NZOUNDOU
Managing Director
Caisse des dépôts et consignations du Gabon
38 | Gabon
• University of Toulouse
• Chief Financial Officer, NSIA Assurances (2014-17)
41
Clare AKAMANZI
Chief Executive Officer
Rwanda Development Board
38 | Rwanda
• Harvard, University of Pretoria
• Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Development Board (2008-15)
42
Jason NJOKU
Chief Executive Officer
Iroko Partners
38 | Nigeria
• University of Manchester
• Iroko Partners (since 2010)
43
Omar BELMAMOUN
Chief Executive Officer
Platinum Power
37 | Morocco
• HEM Business School, ISEM Montpellier, Harvard
• Managing Director, Brookstone Partners (since 2009)
44
Ingrid ETOKE
Managing Director Central Africa
GSK
37 | Cameroon
• University of Lille
• Cameroon country manager, Sandoz (2010-14)
45
Vérone MANKOU
Chief Executive Officer
VMK
32 | Congo
• Selt-taught
• Advisor, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (2009-12)
46
Gaelle BITEGHE
Managing Director
Ecobank Gabon
40 | Gabon
• Central University Ghana
• Deputy Managing Director, Ecobank (2012-14)
47
Halima ALIKO DANGOTE
Chairwoman
The Africa Center
37 | Nigeria
• American InterContinental University, Webster University
• Executive Director, Dangote Industries (depuis 2016)
48
Riad ARMANIOUS
Chief Executive Officer
EVA Pharma
38 | Egypt
• Cairo University, Harvard
• Deputy Chief Executive Officer, EVA Pharma (2008-09)
49
Ashish THAKKAR
Chief Executive Officer
Mara Group
36 | Uganda
• Self-Taught
• Mara Group (since 1996)
50
Justin STANFORD
Chief Executive Officer
4Di Group
35 | South Africa
• Self-Taught
• 4Di Group (since 2001)
51
Cédric DOGER DE SPEVILLE
Chief Executive Officer
4Di Group
39 | Mauritius
• University of Paris-I, LSE, Columbia University
• Chief Operating Officer, Eclosia Group (2003-12)
52
Zandre CAMPOS
Chief Executive Officer
ABO Capital
39 | Angola
• Lusiada University
• Chief Executive Officer, Nazakie Oil & Gas (2012-15)
53
Amr FAHMY
Secretary General
Confédération africaine de football
35 | Egypt
• University of Monfort, University of Bocconi, University of Neuchâtel
• Senior Director Operations Africa,
Lagardère Sports (2016-17)
54
Bright SIMONS
Chairman
mPedigree
37 | Ghana
• Tilburg University
• mPedigree (since 2013)
55
Ghassen BEN AISSA
Managing Director
C-Logistics
36 | Tunisia
• Ecole nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, USTL, Paris-Dauphine University
• Business Development & Network Manager, TTR Supply Chain Specialists (since 2009)
56
Samuel ALEMAYEHU
Chief Executive Officer
Cambridge Industries
33 | Ethiopia
• Stanford University
• Chief Executive Officer, 4Afri Technologies (2008-12)
57
Fatoumata BA
Chief Executive Officer
Janngo
32 | Senegal
• University of Toulouse, Toulouse Business School
• Executive Comittee member, Jumia (since 2016)
58
Danson MUCHEMI
Chief Executive Officer
JamboPay
34 | Kenya
• Kenyatta University
• Managing Director, Yılmaz Company Limited (2006-09)
59
Hadeel IBRAHIM
Managing Director
Mo Ibrahim Foundation
35 | Sudan
• University of Bristol
• Mo Ibrahim Foundation (since 2006)
60
Luca NEGHESTI
Managing Director
Tristar Holdings
40 | Tanzania
• South Carolina University
• Managing Director, Omni Trade Group (2003-05)
61
Seif El Din THABET
Chief Executive Officer
Juhayna Food Industries
37 | Egypt
• University of Cairo
• Vice-Chairman, Juhayna (since 2016)
62
Hassan EL SHABRAWISHI
Chief Executive Officer
Axa Afrique Holding
38 | Egypt
• University of Richmond, IE Business School
• Chief Executive Officer, Axa Next (2016-18)
63
Rapelang RABANA
Chief Digital Officer
BCX
34 | Bostwana
• University of Cape Town
• Founder, Rekindle Learning (depuis 2017)
64
Darshan CHANDARIA
Chief Executive Officer
Chandaria Industries
33 | Kenya
• Cardiff University, Harvard
• Chandaria Industries (since 2015)
65
Éric BOUNDONO
Chief Executive Officer
Vocalcentre
38 | Gabon
• ESG Paris
• Vocalcentre (since 2008)
66
Yoven MOOROOVEN
Chief Executive Officer
Engie Africa
40 | Mauritius
• University of Bordeaux, Royal Curepipe College
• Chief Executive Offier-Energy Management & Trading, ENGIE (2016-18)
67
Mohamed DIAWARA
Chief Executive Officer
General Computech
38 | Mali
• University of Rennes I
• General Computech (since 2005)
68
Ismael BARMOU
Chief Executive Officer
Société de Transformation Alimentaire
37 | Niger
• UEL, ESG Paris, Montgomery College
• Deputy Chief Executive Officer, STA (2010-14)
69
Selamawit SAMUEL TAFESSE
Executive Deputy Chairwoman
Sunshine Business
28 | Ethiopia
• University of Addis Ababa
• Deputy Managing Director of Business Development, Sunshine Business (2012-14)
70
Lorna RUTTO
Chief Executive Officer
EcoPost
33 | Kenya
• Africa Nazarene University
• EcoPost (since 2009)
71
Mohamed BEN OUDA
Chief Executive Officer
Palmeraie Development
39 | Morocco
• IAE France, École Supérieure de Commerce Nantes, CNAM
• Chief Executive Officer, SNTL (2015-17)
72
Chinwe AJENE-SAGNA
Chief Executive Officer
JLL West Africa
40 | Nigeria
• Dartmouth College, Harvard
• Head of French international desk, Jones Lang LaSalle (2006-14)
73
Aldo TEMBE
Chief Executive Officer
Moçambique Previdente
35 | Mozambique
• Eduardo Mondlane University, UNISA
• Manager, WEZU Investimentos (2009-12)
74
Daouda COULIBALY
Chief Executive Officer
Trainis
38 | Mali
• Abidjan University, HEC Paris
• Trainis (since 2008)
75
Ibrahima HAÏDARA
Chief Executive Officer
Office national des postes du Mali
38 | Mali
• University of Paris-VIII, ESGI Paris
• Partner Director, General Computech (2015-18)
76
Monale RATSOMA
Managing Director Africa
BRICS New Development Bank
40 | South Africa
• University of Johannesburg, University of Western Cape
• Head of Economic Policy department, National Treasury of South Africa (2015-18)
77
Rose Wanjiku MUTURI
Regional Manager East Africa
TALA
37 | Kenya
• Strathmore University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
• Acting Country Manager, TransUnion Kenya (2016-17)
78
Vinny LINGHAM
Chief Executive Officer
Civic Technologies
39 | South Africa
• University of Cape Town, Damelin College
• Chief Executive Officer, Gyft (2012-15)
79
Kamil SENHAJI
Regional Director Africa-Middle East-Asia
Galileo Global Education
39 | Morocco
• University of Mohamed-V, University of Paris-V
• Director of the Executive Commitee, JCDecaux Africa (2015-18)
80
Anisse TERAI
Managing Director – Energy Sovereign Fund
Islamic Development Bank Group
34 | Algeria
• HEC Alger, Sciences Po Paris, ENA, Harvard
• Head of Asset Management, Policy and Partnerships, Islamic Development Bank Group (2015-18)
81
Ange DIAGOU
Chief Executive Officer
NSIA Technologies
37 | Ivory Coast
• ESG UQAM, ETS
• Deputy Managing Director,NSIA Technologies (2012-15)
82
Adel BENSACI
Chief Executive Officer
Somemi
39 | Algeria
• Paris Graduate School of Management, Graduate School of Algeria
• Somemi (since 2009)
83
Rami Aboul NAGA
Deputy Managing Director
Central Bank of Egypt
39 | Egypt
• American University in Cairo, Cass Business School
• Head of reserves, Banque centrale d’Égypte (2005-16)
84
Alisa AMUPOLO
Chief Executive Officer
Powercom
35 | Namibia
• University of Namibia, University of Leeds
• Non Executive Director, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (2013-16)
85
Lucia BAKULUMPAGI-WAMALA
Chier Executive Officer
Bakulu Power
35 | Uganda
• University of Ottawa
• Bakulu Power (since 2015)
86
Moulay Mhamed ELALAMY
Chief Executive Officer
Saham Assurance
30 | Morocco
• Institut Le Rosey, University of British Columbia
• General-Secretary, Saham Group (2015-17)
87
Patrick NGOWI
Chairman
Helvetic Group
33 | Tanzania
• University of Dezhou
• Helvetic Group (since 2007)
88
Nana Kwame BEDIAKO
Chief Executive Officer
Wonda World Estates
37 | Ghana
• Waltham Forest College
• Wonda World Estates (since 2002)
89
Aminata KANE NDIAYE
Managing Director
Orange Sierra Leone
33 | Senegal
• HEC, MIT
• Marketing Director, Orange Sierra Leone (2013-18)
90
Adetoye AGUESSY
Chief Executive Officer
RightCom Technologies
35 | Benin
• University of Sherbrooke, IAE Saint Etienne, ISTACA
• Business Manager, Orange Business Services (2009-13)
91
Mohamed Alami BERRADA
Head of Employement
Office of the Head of governement
39 | Morocco
• ESSEC-Mannheim, Hertie School Berlin, Harvard
• Business Development Director, Yasmine Immobilier (2007-17)
92
Munyaradzi GWATIDZO
Chief Executive Officer
Bethel
35 | Zimbabwe
• Self-Thaught
• Chief Executive Officer, Astro Mobile Africa (2010-16)
93
Souad BELKHEIR
Head of Prospective and Development
Cosider Group
40 | Algeria
• National Institute for Planification and Statistics
• Department Chief, Cosider Group (2012-16)
94
Rishaad CURRIMJEE
Development Manager
Currimjee Group
40 | Mauritius
• CFA Institute, INSEAD
• Managing Director, CIDP Biotech India (2010-15)
95
Nompumelelo Thembekile MADISA
Executive Director
Bidvest
39 | South Africa
• University of Witwatersrand
• Sales & Marketing Director, Bidvest Prestige (2008-13)
96
Rakeb ABEBE
Chief Executive Officer
GAWT International Business
35 | Ethiopia
• George Washington University
• GAWT International Business (since 2006)
97
Yannick MBIYA NGANDU
Regional Director
Trust Merchant Bank
35 | DRC
• University of Louvain, University of Laval
• Brand Coordinator, Trust Merchant Bank (2010-11)
98
Vanessa MOUNGAR
Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society
African Development Bank Group
34 | Tchad
• INSEEC, Harvard
• Senior Manager, World Economic Forum (2013-17)
99
Mike COFFI
Managing Director Asset Management
Ecobank
38 | Ivory Coast
• Université A&M du Texas
• Head of Sales UEMOA/CEMAC, Ecobank Develpment Corporation (2013-14)
100
Lynette NTULI
Chief Executive Officer
Innate Investment Solutions
34 | South Africa
• University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria
• Non Executive Director, L2D (since 2017)