General Manager of Africa and Guinea

Professional Competencies

• Business Administration: Systemic approaches, participatory strategy, efficiency, and quality of services aligned with consumer expectations. Special focus on business competitiveness.
• Business Development Consulting: Organized trade missions attracting foreign companies and investors to West Africa (including Guinea). Experienced in contract negotiations.
• Management: Expertise in administration, marketing, and development of organizations and enterprises.
• Good Governance: Oversight of administrative processes, transparency, and anti-corruption measures.
• Political Mobilization & Training: Mass coordination, electoral activity management, and political campaign support.
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Skilled at brokering peace and reconciling differences in disputes.
• Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online research.
• Languages: Fluent in French and English. Local languages include Malinke and Susu.

Academic Training

• Community Real Estate Training Center, New York, USA – Certificate (2006)
• University of Quebec-Rimouski, Canada – Master’s & Doctorate in Management (1995)
• University of Conakry, Republic of Guinea – Degree in Biochemistry (1988)

Professional Experience

Presidential Investment Council (Guinea) – 2015

Technical Advisor responsible for investment analysis, due diligence, administrative control, and reporting for domestic and foreign companies under the State Minister in charge of PPP.

Biofuel International Group (BIG) / GAP – 2015

Consultant & Assistant to the CEO. Led negotiations for government partnerships and coordinated a 200,000-unit housing and waste processing plant project.

WADO – West Africa Development Organization – 2013

Deputy Assistant to the President. Managed intergovernmental negotiations and strategic planning across West Africa.

C & P Del Inc., New Jersey, USA – 2006–2008

Consultant in marketing and organizational strategy. Advised the company president on competitiveness and restructuring.

COGUIPEM – Guinean Artisanal Fisheries Cooperative – 1990–2000

Founding President. Developed national cooperatives, strategic fishing zones, training programs, and new distribution systems.

Guinean Company Seafood – 1990–1992

Deputy Director of Transport. Oversaw logistics and distribution of seafood across Guinea.

COGIP – Guinean Seafood Company – 1988–1990

Receptionist. Managed client relations, appointments, and executive support.

Business Affiliations

• Representative for CivTek / GAP-Consulting, Guinea (Mining & Tanker Projects) – 2015
• Zimtec Construction Representative – 2014
• Sohum Solar & IT – Guinea Representative – 2013
• Crystal Water Alliance – West Africa Consultant – 2013
• 3DM Panel Works, Inc. – West Africa Representative – 2012
• Blake G. Financing Corporation – Guinea Representative – 2012
• Vice President – EQUISHAR USA – 2010
• Founder – E-Trade Enterprises, Inc., New York – 2008

Political Engagement

• Active Presidium Member – RPG Arc-en-Ciel (Upper Guinea) – 2015
• President – GAAP (Support Group for Guinean President’s Initiatives) – 2014
• Central Committee Member – RPG Arc-en-Ciel – 2011
• Founding Member – RPG Arc-en-Ciel Alliance – 2010
• Presidential Candidate – Republic of Guinea – 2010
• RPG Regional Coordinator – Upper Guinea (Election Round 2) – 2010
• Founder – Convergence of Patriots of Guinea (GIC) – 2000

Community Leadership

• President – Guinean Community of America (GUICA), New York – 2008
• Founder & President – Looqman Islamic Cultural Center, Bronx – 2006
• Vice President – Guinean Community of America, NY – 2003
• Trustee – Lower Hudson Community Center, Yonkers – 1998

Publications & Media

• My Views on the Political Transition in Guinea – 2009
• The Political Crisis in Guinea – 2008
• Socio-political Situation in Guinea – Interview, RTG – 2004
• Appeal Against Selling Off Natural Resources – 2000
• Quality Management in Canadian Companies – Master’s Thesis, Quebec – 1996
• Comparative Study of Blood Groups in Kindia – Graduation Thesis – 1988