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 6 African countries : Senegal, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria and DR Congo.

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

We are a social business committed to providing access to energy and digital. We commercialize innovative solutions that meet the needs of local populations.

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 key figures

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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

David Hugues

CTO

Papa Samba Ndao

Head of audit

Laurie Maitenaz

Communications Manager

Ndiogou Fall

CEO Sénégal

Paul Bessala

CEO Côte d'Ivoire

Kolawole Osinowo

CEO Nigéria

Guilla Lenne Venance

CEO Madagascar

Alimatou Mbaye

CEO DR Congo

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

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