A seasoned human resources professional with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, including manufacturing, telecommunications, and consulting. Since 2012, he has served as the Head of Human Resources and Administration at Dangote Cement Cameroon S.A., overseeing vital functions such as recruitment, compensation, talent management, and organisational development.
Before his tenure at Dangote, Dr. Tchagna held significant HR roles at Cible RH, managing client portfolios for prominent companies like Guinness, MTN, and Orange. His career also includes leadership positions at Société Camerounaise de Transformation du Bois (SCTB) and SMALTO, where he focused on workforce development, litigation, and public relations.
Dr. Tchagna holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from ESSEC Douala and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Law from the University of Yaoundé, providing him with a solid educational background that enhances his extensive expertise in HR management.
Briginette is an experienced human resources professional with a diverse background spanning multiple industries. She has been the Country HR Manager for Olam Cameroon since November 2022. In this capacity, Briginette manages key functions such as labour law compliance, employee training and development, and implementing HR strategies that align with the organisation’s broader business objectives.
Before joining Olam, Briginette spent over 14 years at CHOCOCAM Tiger Brands, where she held various HR leadership roles, including HR Business Partner for Operations and HR Business Partner for Sales & Support Functions. At CHOCOCAM, she was pivotal in organisational structure planning, performance management, talent development, and cross-functional transformation programs. Her leadership in managing workforce processes and quality audits contributed significantly to the company’s success.
Briginette holds a master's in communication and human resources management from the Catholic University of Central Africa. She is also certified in CHRP and has completed Communicating Persuasively & Building Trust training from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
An accomplished HR professional with over 20 years of experience in human capital and organizational management.
He currently serves as the HR Director at Société Générale. His career spans multinational companies in the industrial, commercial, and services sectors, where he has developed expertise in people performance, reward management, and organisational development.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences specialising in Human Resources from the Catholic University of Central Africa. Eric has a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business goals, managing multicultural environments, and providing consultancy services.
He is also a university lecturer passionate about Africa’s development, specialising in talent acquisition, industrial relations, labour law, and organisational design.
Yolaine Bakongo Tchouaga is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in human resources management across diverse industries.
Currently, she serves as the Regional HR Manager at SOLEVO Group, overseeing HR functions in multiple countries from Douala, Cameroon. Her expertise spans regional payroll management, organizational design, recruitment, and performance management.
Yolaine previously held roles as HR Coordinator for Cameroon and Madagascar, Human Resources Officer at Eurofinsa, and HR Expert at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Earlier in her career, she worked as a Remote HR Transactions Administrator with Schlumberger, supporting HR operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Yolaine holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from Université Catholique d'Afrique Centrale.
Emilienne Evangeline Biboum is an accomplished HR professional with over 20 years of experience in human capital and administration. She has been serving as the General Manager of HR and administration at MTN Cameroon since March 2020.
Her extensive career includes key roles as Head of Human Resources at Attijariwafa Bank and DHL, where she managed HR operations across multiple countries, including Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic.
Emilienne holds an International Mergers and acquisitions Expert certification from the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA) and an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Certificate from TheBoardroom Africa. She is skilled in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and enhancing organizational performance. Passionate about Africa’s development, Emilienne focuses on talent acquisition, organizational design, and driving ESG initiatives in her roles.
Anna Diore BIANG NGALLY is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience in human capital management. She has been the Director of Human Capital at the International Bank of Cameroon for Savings and Credit (BICEC) since July 2019.
Her previous roles include Human Resources, CSR & Compliance Manager at SOMDIAA Group, and HR Manager at Huawei, where he was instrumental in implementing HR regulations, enhancing employee engagement, and driving organizational efficiency.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Management from Paris City University and a Master’s in Strategy and organization from Paris Dauphine University. With a strong recruitment, compliance, and labour relations background, Biang Ngally aligns HR strategies with business objectives and fosters cross-cultural teams.
Her analytical skills and social listening expertise further enhance his ability to contribute to organisational success.
Hervé Ngamaleu is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in strategic HR and organisational development. Currently serving as the HR Transformation Director for Africa at Diageo, Hervé leads initiatives to implement the company's business model across the continent, focusing on organisation design, talent development, and cultural change. His previous roles include Regional HR Director for Cameroon and Partner for Emerging Markets and HR Director for Guinness Cameroon, where he was instrumental in shaping people and organisational strategies across 28 countries in Central, West, and Southern Africa.
Hervé holds a Global Executive MBA in Strategic Leadership & Management from Hult International Business School and a Master’s in Corporate Communication and Human Resources Management from the Catholic University of Central Africa. With a strong foundation in HR practices and project analysis from his earlier positions at Orange Cameroun and BICEC, he is dedicated to driving HR excellence in the organisations he serves.
Berka Dintar is a Human Resources leader currently serving as the Cluster Human Resource Business Partner for UBA Cameroon, managing HR strategy across the CEMAC region. He also holds the Country Head of Resources role, overseeing HR policies, procurement, facilities, and security services.
Previously, Berka worked as an Employee Relations Manager at MTN Cameroon and helped establish the HR department at Glencore Exploration Ltd. He also gained international experience with a seven-year tenure at Euroclear Bank in Belgium.
He holds a Master's in Human Resources Management from Keele University and a Bachelor's in Law from the University of Buea, Cameroon.
Réjeanne SONE MBENG is the Talent Manager at Ecobank Cameroun, a position held since January 2019. With expertise in organisational development and staff engagement, she has been pivotal in enhancing HR communication and overseeing core HR functions like recruitment, training, and personnel administration.
Previously, she was an HR Advisor at Ecobank Cameroun and Interim Director of Human Resources at Ecobank Centrafrique. Réjeanne holds an MBA in Management from ESSEC Douala and a Master's in European Human Resources Management from ESTC Marseille.
Gaelle Siewe has been the Deputy Manager of Human Resources at Afriland First Bank since January 2024.
She has extensive experience in corporate affairs and international relationship management and previously served as a Technical Advisor for over seven years.
Before joining Afriland, Gaelle worked in Canada as a Credit Risk Manager at the National Bank of Canada and as a Manager of Financial Services at RBC. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from HEC Montréal and a Master's in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law from the University of Quebec in Montreal.
Basile Bononga is an HR and Payroll Manager at Orange Cameroun, where he has been instrumental in managing payroll systems and overseeing salary administration since September 2019. With a strong command of payroll software such as Delta Paie and Amplitude RH, Basile also brings remuneration and management expertise.
Before this, he served as a Human Resources Assistant, gaining valuable experience in compensation and employee management. He began his career as an HR intern at Orange Cameroun in 2017, working in personnel administration.
Basile holds a Master’s degree in Social Policies from ESSEC Business School Douala and a Bachelor's in Economic Sociology from the University of Douala.
Ivo N. Mesumbe has been the Head of Organization and People Development at Addax Petroleum since 2019. He specialises in designing HR strategies that foster employee empowerment, productivity, and development.
Before this, he served as an Organisation and People Development Advisor and HR Specialist at Addax. He also worked with the UN Environment Programme as a Compensation and Benefits Team Lead.
Ivo holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Rome Business School and an MSc in Geography & Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Buea, Cameroon. He brings over a decade of HR leadership experience across various sectors.
Aminou Mohamadou is the HR Manager for Central Africa at Nestlé, overseeing HR functions across multiple countries, including Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, the DRC, Central African Republic, and Congo.
With over a decade of experience, he has held key HR roles at Nestlé, including HR Manager for Africa Sahel and Factory HR Manager.
Before joining Nestlé, Aminou worked at Afriland First Bank as the Head of the Training Department and earlier as an HR Agent. His career began as an Assistant HR at Cargill. He holds a degree from Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University in Fez.
Linda Loretta NGANKO is the Group Human Resource Director of Activa Assurances, with over 20 years of expertise in the field. Her journey in Human Resources began in Montreal in 2000, and she later joined MTN, Cameroon's leading telecoms company, in 2005.
Over the next 14 years, Linda held various HR roles at MTN, including HR Officer, Employee Engagement Specialist, and HR Business Partner. Since October 2020, she has been the Human Capital Director of the Activa Group, an African multinational founded by Africans to serve the insurance needs of Africans.
Linda graduated from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion de Paris (ISG) in 1998 with a degree in business management.
Ebénézérine Moudio, also known as Ebeny, currently serves as the Country and West Africa Human Resources Director at LafargeHolcim, a position she has held since 2016.
With over two decades of experience in human resources, she has held various leadership roles, including HR Director for LafargeHolcim Cameroon (CIMENCAM) and Deputy Director of Human Resources at CAMRAIL - Bollore Africa Logistics Cameroon. She also managed HR functions at MTN and Shell Cameroun.
Ebénézérine holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from ESSEC Cameroun and a DESS in Finance and Banking from the University of Douala.
Anne Kameni is a seasoned HR professional with over 13 years of experience at A.P. Moller—Maersk. Since March 2022, she has held the position of People Partner for the Southern West Africa Area.
Before this, Anne was the HRBP for Congo and HR Operations in Southern West Africa from January 2019 to February 2022, and she worked as an HR Manager within the A.P. Moller Maersk Group from August 2017 to December 2018.
Before transitioning into HR, Anne spent nearly 11 years in customer service roles at Maersk Logistics, beginning her career as a Customer Service Associate and advancing to Customer Service Supervisor. Anne holds a degree from the Institut Superieur de Management, equipping her with a strong foundation in management principles.
Gabrielle Andomo is an accomplished HR professional who has been the HR Manager at Allianz Cameroun since October 2022. Before this, she completed an HR internship at Allianz Cameroun from March to October 2022, where she honed her skills in teamwork and talent management.
Gabrielle also gained valuable experience through internships at the Cameroon Autonomous Amortization Fund in August and September 2021 and at CAMPOST from June to August 2020, where she focused on human resources management.
Gabrielle holds a Master’s in Human Resources Management from the Catholic University of Central Africa, where she was actively involved in various cultural associations and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Libermann College.
Dieudonné Bayiha Billong is the HR & Procurement Manager at GROUPE NSIA, where he has been since August 2021, overseeing HR and procurement for NSIA ASSURANCES IARDT & VIE in Cameroon.
Previously, he served as a Human Resources Executive at Chanas Assurances s.a. and Head of the Human Resources Department at Zenithe Insurance. Dieudonné also worked at Gras Savoye International as a Technical Commercial & AGM Manager and as an HR Assistant, where he was named Best HR Employee in 2015.
He holds a Master’s in Human Resources Management from the University of Douala and a Bachelor's degree from Saint Jerome Catholic University of Douala.
Kissinger Minsili is the Director of Human Resources at PERENCO CAMEROON, where he has served since January 2011, managing HR for the group across three subsidiaries: PERENCO Rio Del Rey, PERENCO CAMEROON, and Cameroon Oil Transportation SA.
He previously held the position of Deputy Manager of Human Resources at Perenco from June 2006 to December 2010, assisting in the implementation of HR policies.
Before that, Kissinger worked as a Senior Consultant at APAVE CAMEROUN.
He holds an Advanced Professional Studies Diploma in Human Resources Management from Douala's Higher School of Economic and Commercial Sciences (ESSEC).
Christelle Laure Kamdem Y is the Head of Human Resources at UNION BANK OF CAMEROON Plc, a position she has held since December 2021. She has a diverse HR background, including roles as a Senior HR Officer and a Freelance Consultant in Management and Human Resources since May 2017.
Previously, Christelle worked briefly at Orange Cameroun as the Compensation & Benefits Manager in early 2020 and spent nearly four years at Diageo, where she served as the Reward Manager for the GCSA and WACA regions.
She began her HR career at Ecobank Cameroun as an HR Advisor.
Christelle holds a Master’s in Human Resources Management from the Higher School of Economics and Commerce (ESSEC) in Douala and a Master's in Business Law from the University of Douala.
Joel Kolokosso has been the Vice President of Human Resources at Citi since June 2022. Before this, he served as the Assistant Vice President and Country HR Officer at Citi from June 2019 to May 2022.
Joel has extensive experience in HR, having spent over six years with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as the HR and OD Manager and previously as a People and Organisation Development Officer.
He began his career in HR at Attijariwafa Bank and gained experience as an HR Assistant at Orange Cameroon. Joel holds a Master’s in Human Resources Management from the Catholic University of Central Africa and a Bachelor's in Social Sciences from the same institution.
Roselyne Nkoulou has been the Head of Human Resources at Standard Chartered Bank in Cameroon since April 2014.
With over a decade of HR leadership experience, she focuses on aligning employment practices with the bank's strategic objectives and ensuring fairness and transparency in all HR decisions.
Previously, Roselyne worked in various roles at Standard Chartered, including Service Delivery and HR Relationship Management. She began her career at Societe des Bananeraies de Mbome, where she established a health mutual for over 6,000 employees. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Uit Douala.
Reine Epassy is the Human Resources Director at Banque Atlantique Cameroun, a position she has held since 2018. With a robust HR background, she previously served as the Regional HR Business Partner for CEMAC at UBA Cameroon SA and as an HR Business Partner at UBA for several years.
Her experience includes roles as Country Talent Manager at Ecobank Cameroon, HR Business Partner at Tiger Brands, and Human Resources Projects Advisor at Diageo.
Reine began her career as a Multifunctional and HR Trainee at Cineworld Cinemas Ltd. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from the University of Bolton and a Bachelor of Law and Logic from the University of Buea.
Doris Ateh is the Head of Enterprise Resources at Access Bank (Cameroon) Plc, where she has been instrumental in managing human resources, corporate communications, and enterprise business services since April 2021. With over 15 years of experience at Union Bank of Cameroon, Doris has held several pivotal roles, including Head of Corporate Affairs and Client Engagement and Head of Human Resources.
Her academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Wales and advanced Human Resources and Performance and Reward Management diplomas.
As an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Doris is recognised for her strategic expertise in brand management, employee engagement, and corporate communications. Her leadership has significantly contributed to enhancing organisational performance and stakeholder relationships.
Alex Pondy is an accomplished HR professional with experience in human capital and administration. He has been the Human Resources Manager at Bange Bank Cameroon since December 2021.
His extensive career includes vital roles as HR Manager at Commercial Bank and HR Manager at DownStream Consulting, where he contributed to recruitment, personnel administration, and developing decision-making tools.
Alex holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from ESSEC Douala. He is skilled in defining and implementing HR policies across various functions, including payroll, remuneration, and development. His expertise is instrumental in enhancing organisational performance and aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
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