Mamadou Kwidjim Toure

Mamadou Kwidjim Toure is the Founder and CEO of Ubuntu Group, a company specializing in Advisory and Investment activities across various industries, with a focus on supporting African firms to achieve sustainable growth on the continent.

With over 20 years of experience, Mamadou has been actively involved in transactions in 26 African countries, totaling close to $30 billion, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance, Investment Structuring, and Government Advisory.

He is also the founder and Chairman of Africa 2.0, a non-profit organization that brings together young leaders from Africa and the Diaspora to drive transformation in Africa, with a presence in 35 countries worldwide and a network of over 1000 emerging leaders.

In 2014, Mamadou was recognized as one of the top 10 most Powerful men in Africa by Forbes Magazine.

Mamadou's educational background includes Executive Training Programs in Global Leadership & Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, studies in Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategies at MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master of Science in Finance from EDHEC Business School, and a Baccalaureat in Mathematics and Physics from Lycée Louis-le-Grand.

Throughout his career, Mamadou has held key roles in notable organizations such as GE Global Growth Operations, IFC - International Finance Corporation, BNP Paribas Fortis, and KPMG France.

His work at Ubuntu Group is focused on fostering sustainable growth in Africa through innovative investment schemes that benefit the triple bottom line: People, Profit, and Planet, embodying the belief that Africa can leapfrog through disruptive strategies.

Mamadou's leadership extends beyond business, as evidenced by his commitment to Africa 2.0, creating a platform for emerging leaders to shape the future of the continent and beyond.