Ahmadou Bakayoko

Ahmadou Bakayoko has a comprehensive work experience in various industries. Ahmadou currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for both Compagnie Ivoirienne d'Electricité and SODECI - Société de Distribution d'Eau de la Côte d'Ivoire since 2019. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Eranove, a pan-African group specializing in public services management, electricity, and drinking water production.

Before their time at Eranove, Ahmadou had an extensive tenure at Radiodiffusion Television Ivoirienne. Ahmadou served as the CEO from 2013 to 2019 and also held the role of COO from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, they worked at Canal+ as the Africa Business Development Director and Manager from 2009 to 2012.

Ahmadou Bakayoko's career began with their role as the Founder and CEO of Diaspofone, a mobile virtual network operator targeting the African community in France. Ahmadou also engaged in consulting and business development for Blueprint Consulting and CDC Fast.

Early in their career, Ahmadou held a position as a Consultant at Capgemini and worked as a Venture Capital Analyst at Viventures Partners.

Overall, Ahmadou Bakayoko possesses extensive leadership experience in various sectors, including electricity, water distribution, media, telecommunications, and consulting.

Ahmadou Bakayoko's education history includes attending École Polytechnique, where they pursued studies in an unspecified field. Following this, from 1998 to 2000, they obtained a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics at École Polytechnique. Continuing their education, from 2000 to 2002, they attended Télecom Paris and earned a Master's degree in IT/Telecom.