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)