Marie-Alix de Putter®

Marie-Alix de Putter is the Founder and President of the Bluemind Foundation, dedicated to improving access to quality mental health care in Africa. As Chief Storytelling Officer at HEMLEY Productions, Marie-Alix focuses on creating impactful narratives and advertisements while prioritizing the representation of women and African stories. In addition to being an author and international speaker, Marie-Alix serves as a lecturer on gender studies and business ethics at various institutions, including ESCP Business School and Université de Douala. Previously, Marie-Alix co-founded The Sisters Invest, a network aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa, and held significant roles in brand communication and program management at several organizations. Marie-Alix holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from CELSA Paris-Sorbonne and executive education from Harvard Business School.