Diane Roujou du Paty

UNCTAD / Chief of the Regional Office for Africa

Diane Roujou du Paty is a prominent business professional currently serving as a Board Member at NOVO and is also a Venture Capital Investor at Citizen Capital. She has a strong background in strategy and leadership, having previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Asphalte. Her experience spans over 16 years in various roles, showcasing her expertise in driving team performance and strategic market initiatives.

She is an alumnus of EMLYON Business School and is fluent in multiple languages, including French and English. Diane has been recognized for her leadership qualities and ethical approach, making her a respected figure in her field. As of 2024, she is transitioning to freelance work after a significant tenure in corporate roles, indicating her adaptability and commitment to new challenges.1 2

Experience

Chief of the Regional Office for Africa at UNCTAD (November 2023 - Present)

V/Chair, Board of Directors at Rwanda Standards Board (July 2020 - October 2023), Member, Board of Directors at Local Administrative Entities Development Agency- LODA (January 2018 - September 2023), Head of Special Economic Zones and Export Facilitation at Rwanda Development Board (RDB) (July 2017 - August 2023), Member, Board of Directors at University Teaching Hospital (CHU) (February 2015 - December 2021), Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellow / Adviser - Office of the Executive Director at International Trade Centre (June 2016 - May 2017), Services Development Division Manager at Rwanda Development Board (RDB) (January 2015 - May 2016), Trade Development Division Manager at Rwanda Development Board (RDB) (March 2012 - December 2014), Strategic Planner and Business Analyst at Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (January 2007 - February 2012)

Education

Advanced Master's degree in International and Development Economics from Université de Namur (2009 - 2010), Bachelor's degree in Economics from University of Rwanda