Malick Maachi

Experienced Managing Director based in Switzerland

Malick Maachi is a prominent figure in the sports and innovation sectors, currently serving as the Chairman of the Board at the World Sports Alliance IGO (WSA-IGO). He is also the Founding Managing Director of the International Innovation Agency, a specialized agency under the WSA-IGO, which he established in July 2020.

Professional Background

Maachi's career spans various roles in finance and innovation:

Chairman of the Restructuring Board and Chairman of the Transition Committee at WSA-IGO, where he oversees the organization's restructuring and transition efforts in collaboration with member states until the first General Assembly.
He was instrumental in launching the International Innovation Fund in October 2021, aimed at financing innovation hubs in African and Latin American countries.
Before his current roles, he founded Digitrade in 2016, which focuses on cryptocurrency and financial market applications, and served as its Managing Director until November 2022.
His earlier experience includes founding Accredited Access, a compliance agency, and operating as a futures trader and risk manager for trading firms globally.

Education and Personal Background

Malick Maachi was born in Dakar, Senegal, and is a French and Canadian citizen residing in Switzerland. He has received education in both France and Canada, gaining expertise in technology, finance, law, and international relations through his entrepreneurial ventures. He emphasizes the importance of sports and education in personal development.

Maachi's leadership at the World Sports Alliance IGO underscores his commitment to using sports as a means of fostering social and economic development across member states.1 2 3