Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder of APO Group, Recognized as Top 100 Most Influential African

Johannesburg – Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, the Founder and Chairman of APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans for the second year in a row.

The New African “Most Influential Africans” compilation is considered an eagerly awaited and widely talked-about annual list on the continent.

Since its launch in 2011, the list has established itself as the definitive and most respected source for recognizing and celebrating excellence in Africa.

This annual recognition honors individuals from various fields and sectors who have made remarkable, positive impacts on Africa and the global community.

The 2024 edition of the New African “100 Most Influential Africans” showcases remarkable individuals who are influencing the African narrative both locally and internationally. Their achievements reflect the resilience, creativity, and ingenuity of the African spirit, inspiring future generations.

Alongside Pompigne-Mognard, the 2024 list includes notable figures such as Africa’s richest individual 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 is advising several leaders and institutions and continuously expanding his influence across Africa and beyond through strategic appointments and innovative leadership, enhancing Africa’s global presence across various sectors, including technology, sports, and public relations”.

Pompigne-Mognard, a Franco-Gabonese entrepreneur recognized among the 100 Most Influential Africans in both 2023 and 2024, serves on a number of prestigious advisory boards and international committees.

These include the Senior Advisory Board of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, as well as 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 United Kingdom, a strategic advisor to the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce, and a special advisor to the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body for rugby in Africa.

Pompigne-Mognard’s wholly-owned enterprise, APO Group, stands as the leading award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, catering to over 300 clients.

Clients include major brands 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, MultiChoice, among others.

“It is a tremendous honor to be acknowledged among some of Africa’s most influential, respected, and inspiring personalities for the second consecutive year,” expressed Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman of APO Group.

“I established APO Group 17 years ago with a singular vision: to reshape the narrative around Africa.

“Now, more than ever, I am devoted to leveraging my influence to realize that vision”.

To view the complete list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, click here: https://apo-opa.co/40mefVi