Johannesburg – Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, the Founder and Chairman of APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), has once again been honored as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans for the second consecutive year.
The New African “Most Influential Africans” selection is widely anticipated and discussed throughout the continent, marking a significant occasion each year.
Since its inception in 2011, this list has become the authoritative and most esteemed platform for acknowledging and celebrating excellence across Africa.
This annual accolade pays tribute to individuals from diverse fields and sectors who have made exceptional positive contributions to Africa and the global community.
The 2024 edition of the New African “100 Most Influential Africans” highlights extraordinary individuals who are shaping the African narrative on both a local and global scale. Their accomplishments embody the resilience, creativity, and resourcefulness of the African spirit, serving as an inspiration for generations to come.
Alongside Pompigne-Mognard, the 2024 roster features notable personalities including Africa’s wealthiest man Aliko Dangote, actor Idris Elba, King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina, and Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah.
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The New African Most Influential Africans list for 2024 highlights Nicolas as an entrepreneur “who provides guidance to numerous leaders and organizations, consistently broadening his influence across Africa and beyond through strategic roles and innovative leadership, thereby enhancing Africa’s global presence in various sectors, including technology, sports, and public relations.”
Pompigne-Mognard, a Franco-Gabonese entrepreneur, has been recognized among the 100 Most Influential Africans in both 2023 and 2024 and participates in several prestigious advisory boards and international committees.
These include the Senior Advisory Board of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, along with advisory roles for the African Energy Chamber, World Football Summit, Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa, Sports Africa Investment Summit, EurAfrican Forum, and All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
Pompigne-Mognard also serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal African Society in the UK, is a strategic advisor to the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce, and acts as a special advisor to the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body for rugby on the continent.
Pompigne-Mognard’s wholly-owned firm, APO Group, stands as the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, serving over 300 clients.
Clients include major corporations such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola, TikTok, DHL, Marriott Group, Ecobank, Canon, Microsoft, Jack Ma Foundation, African Development Bank, Afreximbank, Africa Finance Corporation, Islamic Development Bank, Liquid Intelligent Technology, Radisson, Boeing, and MultiChoice, among others.
“It is a great privilege to be recognized among some of Africa’s most influential, respected, and inspiring figures for the second year in a row,” stated Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman of APO Group.
“I founded APO Group 17 years ago with a clear vision: to transform the narrative surrounding Africa.
“Now more than ever, I am committed to utilizing my influence to bring that vision to fruition.”
To access the full list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, click here: https://apo-opa.co/40mefVi
