Team

Akim is an investment professional with two decades of experience in driving large-scale social and economic development projects and initiatives across the African continent. As the Chief Executive Officer of Fonds Gabonais D’Investissements Stratégiques, the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Gabon, he oversees the execution of the Fund’s strategy, supporting the government’s plan towards energy transition and biodiversity promotion and protection, including leading the world’s first and largest ever carbon credits issuance by a sovereign.

Charelle is responsible for organising and leading the FGIS Legal Department, which was created with his arrival in August 2020. As Legal Director, Charelle will ensure the legal compliance of projects and acts committing FGIS, while optimising the framework for intervention.

Christian is the Administrative and Financial Director of the Gabonese Fund for Strategic Investments. He is responsible for the sound administrative and financial management of FGIS and its subsidiaries. Prior to this position, he was in charge of the administrative and financial management of Gabon Power Company, an affliate of FGIS dedicated to water and sustainable energy.

Ousmane is an expert in accounting, finance and taxation, as well as a certified financial investment advisor. With 26 years of experience, he has held management positions in a dozen companies. During his career, he has acquired particular expertise in administration and optimized management of organizations, as well as in auditing and strategic planning. His professional experience and skills make him a sought-after expert in the field of finance and business management.

Rachad YAYA-OYE is an IT professional with extensive experience in various fields. He started his career as an analyst and quality and functional acceptance consultant for a subsidiary of the Capgemini group, where he worked on projects to migrate financial systems to European standards. Subsequently, he managed operations and IS strategy at MU Cosmetics in the Republic of Congo, where he implemented effective policies for logistics operations management and IS strategy.

Aunel LOUMBA has worked in communication and public affairs consulting firms between Europe and Africa, accompanying companies and institutions in the definition and deployment of their communication strategies, via press relations, institutional relations, digital and social communication or crisis communication. Today at FGIS, he plans and coordinates all communication activities and develops, among others, messages in support of the organization's global mission in the fields of energy, infrastructure, health and sustainable development, etc. He holds degrees in International Relations and Economic Intelligence.

Prunelle Sambissa Lemandi is the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of FGIS. Previously, Prunelle was a Buyer at Evergreen Garden Care in Lyon, France. She holds a degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from IDRAC Business School in Lyon.