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Paul Derreumaux
CEO
AfDB
Private Sector & Development author
A graduate of the Paris Institut d'études politiques (Institute of Political Studies) with a Master's in Economics, Paul Derreumaux began his African career in 1976 in Côte d'Ivoire where he was advisor to the Ministry of Planning and then to the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Planning. In 1982 he began developing Bank of Africa. He was the Group's CEO from the time of its founding until leaving his position in January 2011. He remains a director of the holding company.
AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has 80 member countries – 54 African and 26 non-African countries. The AfDB is the leading development finance institution in Africa. By providing policy advice and technical assistance, it promotes investment on the continent to encourage sustainable economic development and social progress.