Ben Haidara

Ben Haidara is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the telecom sector, holding various senior management positions in finance and general management. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Orange Democratic Republic of Congo since October 2020, Ben has an impressive track record of driving companies towards growth and profitability targets. Prior to his current role, he successfully led Orange Burkina Faso for four years and Airtel Burkina Faso for two years under the Bharti Airtel Group. His leadership skills were also evident during his tenure as the Managing Director of Etisalat Benin and Atlantique Telecom in Niger and Burkina Faso. Before transitioning to general management roles, Ben excelled in finance, starting as a Finance Director at Telecel Burkina Faso before working his way up to becoming the Finance Director at Atlantique Telecom Gabon. His journey in the finance sector began as an Audit Manager at KPMG Burkina Faso. Ben's educational background includes a Postgraduate degree in Accounting and Finance, an Executive MBA in Business Administration, and various certificates in digital and telecom business from reputable institutions such as HEC Paris, University of California, Berkeley, and London Business School. Fluent in both French and English, Ben is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of success. He is a family man, married, and a proud father of three children.