Marie-Alix de Putter®

Marie-Alix de Putter is the Founder and President of the Bluemind Foundation, dedicated to improving access to mental health care in Africa. As the Owner of HEMLEY Productions, an innovative content media company, Marie-Alix focuses on producing impactful stories and advertisements that center on women and Africa. Marie-Alix is also a bestselling author and international speaker, having published works such as "Aime, ma fille, aime !" and "Capitaine Eva." Additionally, Marie-Alix serves as a lecturer on gender studies at Université de Douala and as a lecturer on CSR and business ethics at ESCP Business School. With a background as Co-Founder and President of The Sisters Invest, an international network aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa, and previous roles in corporate communication at OCP SA and Chrystalix Paris, Marie-Alix brings extensive experience in strategic storytelling, marketing, and partnership development to her efforts in fostering gender equality and investment in Africa. Marie-Alix holds multiple advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, including Harvard Business School and the University of Oxford.