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Mamadou Kwidjim Toure

Chiaman, Africa House, CEO of Ubuntu Group, Board Member, WEF
He is a seasoned finance and impact investment executive with over two decades of global experience across investment banking, development finance, and sustainable innovation across Africa. He began his career as an Audit Consultant at KPMG France (1998–2000), followed by roles in investment banking and government advisory at BNP Paribas Fortis (2000–2004). He then spent eight years at the International Finance Corporation (IFC – World Bank Group), leading investments in telecoms, media, and technology across Sub-Saharan Africa. From 2012 to 2015, he served as Managing Director at GE Global Growth Operations, overseeing investments and project finance across 48 countries in sectors including power, mining, and healthcare. He is the Founder of the Africa 2.0 Foundation (est. 2010), the Ubuntu Group (est. 2016), and Ubuntu Tribe (est. 2019), organizations focused on inclusive growth, sustainable development, and digital financial inclusion across Africa and emerging markets.