About us
Our history
Almost
10 YEARS AGO
Our Founder saw in solar energy an incredible opportunity for rural households to access a clean and reliable energy that would unleash the potential of millions of people and drive sustainable economic growth in remote areas in Africa.
End
2015
Baobab+ was founded by Baobab Group as an independent entity and is now active in 4 African countries : Senegal, Madagascar, Ivory Coast and Nigeria.
Now
In addition to our strong partnership with Baobab Group, we have forged strategic partnerships with international companies and Telco operators to continue our growth and provide a wide range of life-changing products to households and entrepreneurs in Africa.
Our vision
Our mission
We are the life partner of millions of people across Africa; we deliver quality products to all, including at the last mile, through financing solutions.
Our team
Our teams ensure the implementation of the strategic goals of Baobab+ and support our subsidiaries in their growth, providing guidance and expertise.
Bodo Lieberam
CEO
Sandrine Marmolejo
COO
Camille Consigny
CFO
Jean-Louis Vélut
CLO & ESG Officer
Samuel Toko
Head of IT
Paul de Magnitot
Lead Data
Papa Samba Ndao
Head of audit
Laurie Maitenaz
Communications Manager
Paul Bessala
CEO Côte d'Ivoire
Magloire Ahouanmenou
CEO Sénégal
Kolawole Osinowo
CEO Nigéria
Guilla Lenne Venance
CEO Madagascar
Our governance
Baobab+ is committed to leading by example, with rock-solid governance held to the very highest standards of competency, diversity and integrity.
Meet our supervisory board
Frank Braeken
Chairman
Philip Sigwart
Baobab Group CEO
Christina Reifschneider
Baobab Group CFO
Olivier Kayser
Independent Director
Fabrice Ndjodo
Appointed by Norfund
Bodo Lieberam
Baobab+ Group CEO
Our shareholders
Baobab+ mother company. Baobab is a financial services group with operations in eight countries on the African continent and China. Baobab provides financial services to half a million small businesses, fulfilling its mission of broadening access to finance among those underserved by traditional banks.
Norfund is the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries. Our mission is to create jobs and to improve lives by investing in businesses that drive sustainable development.
Other financial partners
