Ben Cheick Haidara

Ben Cheick D. HAIDARA is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Orange RDC since October 2020, Ben previously held the position of CEO at Orange Burkina Faso from June 2016 to October 2020, where leadership was instrumental during Orange's acquisition of Bharti Airtel's subsidiary. Earlier roles include Managing Director at Airtel Burkina Faso S A, Etisalat Benin, Atlantique telecom Niger, Prestige telecom Côte D'Ivoire, and Telecel Burkina Faso, with a proven track record of driving growth, profitability, and organizational turnaround across these companies. Educational qualifications include an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, an Advanced Certificate from HEC Paris in Digital & Telecom Business, and various certificates related to management and digital business from prestigious institutions, highlighting a strong foundation in business administration.