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Abidjan, Ci

Abidjan

Pioneered an initiative that illuminated the lives of over 50,000 school children across Africa.Spearheaded product innovation and digital transformation based on renewable energies.Embarked on an odyssey of innovation and entrepreneurship, leaving a lasting impact on communities.

Abidjan

Catalyzed the creation of West Africa's first educational tablet, marking a significant milestone in the region's educational technology landscape.Set strategic direction: Market, Culture, Positioning, Product lines, Partners, and Budget.Defined the Qelasy Product and sourced for partners.Led operations with full P&L responsibility.Provided cross-functional Management and oversight for employees and consultants.

Abidjan

•Set up and led the strategic direction for the company: Market, Culture, Positioning, Products lines, Partners and Budget•Raised Fund for the start up•Defined the organizational structure•Led operations with full P&L responsibility•Provided cross functional Management and general oversight for employees, consultant and outsourced personnel•Performed monthly financial and operations review and evaluation

• Led the strategic vision of GSM and ISP Products and service for MTN IC• Devised and maintained the strategic plans and the annual operational plans for products and services to stay ahead of the local market, remain competitive, and remain always in the forefront of the telecom sector• Oversaw the Products and Services Portfolio and life cycle management, obtaining maximum return on development investment• MTN brand champion; ensuring that every product and service launched synergized with MTN brand values • Led the launch of MTN ISP consumer activities (Wimax 16e Mobile broadband Offers, CDMA 1x Fixed Wireless Offer, Triple Play Box)• Main point of liaison with content providers as well as copyright management bodies (Burida, SPPV, record companies, producers and creators)

• Set up and managed the Products and Services portfolio • Led the development and launch of the Value-Added Services and content portal of MTN IC (MTN Loaded, CRBT, Phonebook Backup, Mobile Internet, MMS, Blackberry, Bulk Messaging, MPBX, Airtime transfer, SMS +, IVR +, etc.)• Set up processes, procedures and policies for the development and optimization of Products and Services• Owned the operational plans for Products and Services • Evangelized on innovation; conceived and introduced "innovation days", established an ideas intranet • Managed the capital budget for technical platforms for Products and Services • Participated in numerous shows and training focused on innovation in telecoms

• Coordinated the launch activities for non-voice Products and Services (marketing Coordination of the GPRS projects)• Managed the non-voice services marketing and promotion (SMS, Who Called, Beauty queen IC)

• Led productivity and time management system implementation for Accounting Consulting firm• Led a consulting mission implementing an online sales and promotion platform for a public institution in western Africa

• Drove the marketing and commercial policy/strategies • Overall management of the entire customer portfolio • In-charge of Regional Sales & Marketing Managers • Key player in the international development of the firm

• Led surveys and the implementation of financial information systems, project monitoring and evaluation of new systems for the World Bank and IFAD Projects • Successfully managed 18 financial information systems projects as well as project monitoring/evaluation of systems implementation in Ivory Coast, Benin, Guinea Conakry, Senegal and Rwanda