William Fidel Souleymane Kwende

• Holding company structuring finance and international consortium of companies for Infrastructure projects in 21 countries.
• Mandate and Board Advisor for Africa for Exim Finance
• EXIM FINANCE UAE : EXIM Finance is a finance facilitation firm established in 2017, with strong connections and a focus on providing accessible financing solutions for your business projects. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, we have a presence in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Our diverse team comprises former investment, corporate, and commercial bankers, along with professionals holding qualifications such as CAs, CFAs, business graduates, and engineers. We boast extensive connections with Export Banks and Credit Insurance.
• Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between employees at all levels within the organization.
• Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility by promoting sustainable business practices and engaging in community outreach initiatives.
• Drove organizational success through the development of sustainable long-term business plans aligned with overall corporate goals.
• Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielding questions.

Trade of Agriculture products and inputs, Construction materials, and other equipment

Business and trade Advisory for EU manufacturers and Technology companies in Railways, construction, Energy systems, Telecommunication systems.

Transformation of cosmetic oils, packaging, export, development of packaging, branding, marketing ...

Implementation in Dubai, UAE of a logistics and financial platform for the distribution of organic products: Cosmetics, Supplements, bio fertilizers, bio-pesticides

• Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
• Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization''s operations.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
• Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.

• Founding member of Agritech Group, create subsidiarie of Agritech Group in Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo ,recruit and train staff
• Supervise identification of land and agricultural project at national scale, mobilize financing, develop plantations, establish processing factories, manage organization of independent producers, production of agricultural products and agro-forestry, purchase of agricultural products and agro-forestry, packaging, quality control, export of products, identification of partners and adapted agricultural technologies in Burkina Faso, transfer agricultural technology to Burkina Faso
• Development of biofuels and energy sectors
• Achieved revenue growth through strategic pricing adjustments in response to shifting market conditions.
• Developed robust risk management frameworks, safeguarding company assets against potential threats or losses.
• Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
• Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
• Developed long-term strategic plans to guide organizational growth and success.
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• Joint mission with SOFIE France, WAEMU regional visa system for 8 countries
• Design and production of integrated mobile law enforcement Smartphone and software for border control with solar chargeable batteries
• Congo Brazzaville, ALIMA Project, identification and Border crossing system

• ASEAN Border Management project, integrated border management project for ASEAN country
• Regional secure Information systems for head of operation of ASEAN countries, Regional border crossing information system and smart border passes
• Integration with Interpol I24/7, Data exchange with EUROPOL

• ITC Project coordinator for UN-MIGRATION for Border Management and security information systems in the framework of the Technical Cooperation Unit, including participation in study tours and border assessment missions, integration with Interpol I24/7, Data exchange with Europol, VIS
• Relevant assignments as ITC Project Coordinator and Consultant included: Strategic planning for the Bureau of Immigration information systems in the Philippines
• Reform of the national police in Congo: biometric registration of all staff, setup of an HR system, production of the biometric ID cards
• ISEPP security enhancement for border control: in support of the Philippines Border Management Project (PBMP) this project introduced high-tech equipment, software and communication for the main international borders in the Philippines
• It focused on the issues of identification and aims at improving the capacity of front line officers in document integrity detection (passports security features)
• Philippines Border Management Project: solutions introduced include the automated management of passenger manifests and the tools for biometrics enrolment, authentication, comparison and storage in the border security systems developed, as well as interconnection of the governmental agencies and the Interpol I 24/7 system
• Enhanced Migration Management project in Cambodia: provision of equipment at borders and training
• As head of network and system, and acting as Head of the ITC service centre, Manila, from 2003-2005 managed delocalization of the ITC support services from Geneva to Manila: relocation and upgrade of all existing systems and telecommunication hubs in Manila, selection and organization of 50 engineers in 3 units (systems, software and telecom) and 3 functional groups (strategic, operational and emergency)
• This new department was organized to provide 24 hours services to the 238 offices of UN-MIGRATION worldwide in 3 shifts
• implementated an automated monitoring and helpdesk system to monitor the operations and designed the main data center and a MPLS network (VPN, voice, video) to support the organization needs
• Some of the new systems introduced provided an intranet and digital file management (filenet) and a HRM, Financial and administration systems based on SAP
• The network was improved with redundant links, intrusion detection features, bandwidth management, redundant spam server’s gateways, hardened DNS servers, SSL VPN access, backup and recovery systems and a disaster recovery site in the Philippines
• Development of a comprehensive standard operation procedure based on ISO procedures of information systems

• Advisory and technical services for UN-MIGRATION and the Joint Voluntary Agency (JVA) in Senegal, Ghana and Guinea - implementing partners for the refugees processing programs in West Africa
• The expert founded Associated Consultants in 1999 to provide services to government and international agencies
• The services provided to UN-MIGRATION and JVA were aimed at implementing the World wide Refugee Application Processing Systems of the US State Department’s PRM unit at their offices and ensure the interface to their legacy systems

• This agency composed of leading industry CEOs and experts was created to advise the government, the Tele services group being in charge of the data communication strategy in Senegal
• The appointment to the President’s office aimed at supporting the implementation of an E-Gov network of Presidential Directives funded by the Canadian Government through advice to the Director of ITC services of the President’s office in defining its overall strategy and implementation plans
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.

• Founding member of AIS international, I developed the company from its creation on
• The company provided IT solutions, mainly hardware, software and networks
• In 1999 its total revenues exceeded 500 million CFA
• The company was taken over by 'Informatique Associes' the IT subsidiary of the Gras Savoye Group
• It was renamed 'Informatique Associe, Afrique' and provides ITC services in West Africa

• I managed the ITC services of the Association of the Central Banks of West Africa Bank, providing various solutions, software and hardware as required

• As professor at Comtech learning Center I provided higher level IT training and support to heads of IT departments in Senegal.