Ismaël CISSÉ

CEO & Founder

Ismaël is the Founder of Sirius Capital and oversees the day-to-day activities of the firm. He focuses on sourcing and execution of transactions and collaborating with management teams.

Holder of two bachelors in Finance and Information Technology obtained at HEC Montréal, a DESS in International Affairs from the prestigious McGill University and an Executive MBA from Paris Dauphine, Ismaël developed a passion for high finance and financial markets very early on. Passion that guided his career choices with world leaders in finance and consulting such as State Street or Price Waterhouse Coopers with whom he quickly obtained increasing responsibilities.

In 2014, passionate about access to finance issues for emerging economies and developing countries and accomplished Investment Banker, Ismaël left North America for Côte d’Ivoire. He launched Sirius Capital for Afr ica, a dynamic business bank created with the mission to mobilize capital for the development of the continent through innovative structuring, an international network and the same standards in terms of rigor and quality as the best global investment banks.

Since then, Sirius Capital has become a key player in the sub-regional market, a member of the Regional Exchange (BRVM) and approved by the BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States), The young business bank has already helped mobilize several hundred billion for the development of the region and the continent for both public and private actors. Sirius Capital has helped finance large companies and major infrastructure projects as well as develop innovative business models to solve financial inclusion problems.

The commitment and performance of Ismaël earned him his nomination among the African personalities of the year alongside Mr. Akinwemi Adesina of the African Development Bank in March 2020.

Highly aware of emerging industry trends, and with a Harvard Fintech degree, Ismaël strongly believes in the importance of the role fintech has to play on the continent: “Africa will not meet the immense challenge of access to finance and the dynamism of its financial market without relying on technology and innovation to design new business models.”

As a seasoned entrepreneur, Ismaël sits on the boards of several high-potential companies in various fields ranging from industry to technology.

Dialiha MANGALA

Capital Market Manager

Holder of a master’s degree in Financial Markets and Risk Management from Université Méditerranéenne of Tunis, Filly began her professional career in 2015 as a Market Surveillance Officer at the Trading Floor of the Regional Stock Exchange for Securities (BRVM). She has developed skills in the areas of capital markets, asset management, and fundraising through years of experience gained at a brokerage firm before joining Sirius Capital in 2019. She currently serves as the Capital Market Manager.

Sephora LIGUE

Back office

Holder of a master’s degree in Accounting, Management Control, and Audit obtained from the “Institute Universitaire d’Abidjan (IUA)”, she ventured into the world of finance through a sub-regional finance competition. Having emerged as the laureate of the competition, she has recently joined the back office team at SIRIUS CAPITAL.

Dioba Jordy COULIBALY

Trader

Dioba Jordy COULIBALY is a young junior trader holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the International University of Grand-Bassam. After two years of studies at Georgia State University, he ventured into the exciting world of finance. He kickstarted his career by completing an internship at the Ministry of Economy, where he provided support to the budget development and budget amendment acts department in preparation for the 2020 Budgetary Conference.

Subsequently, he shifted his focus to the field of market finance at Sirius Capital, gaining experience in executing transactions and conducting in-depth market analyses.

Cyriaque NANDJUI

Junior Financial Analyst

A graduate of CESAG, Cyriaque NANDJUI is a member of the Investment Banking department and is involved in setting up SME restructuring programs, in the operational optimization of structures, and in due diligence.
Prior to joining IMPAXIS Capital, Cyriaque was Assistant M&A Analyst in Dakar. He was in charge of research, sourcing investment opportunities, sector analysis, pitch and teaser production, as well as SME selection and support.

Christian ABLE

Senior Financial Analyst

Christian ABLE joined SIRIUS CAPITAL in 2022 after having built up experience in Mergers & Acquisitions within the Moroccan teams of Wendel Africa & Or Consulting.

He has been involved in transactions of all sizes, often with an international component, in the real estate, energy, financial services, consumer goods and business services sectors.

Christian ABLE holds a Master’s degree in Control, Finance and Auditing in an international environment from Toulouse Business School and a Master’s degree in Accounting from INTEC Paris.

A hard-working and motivated finance professional with strong analytical skills, leadership, integrity and a commitment to excellence. Experience in financial transactions, corporate finance, financial accounting and valuation, with strong advanced financial modeling skills. Excellent communication skills, enhancing relationships with clients and colleagues.

Cédric OTTRO

Senior Financial Analyst

Holder of a degree in Accounting and Financial Techniques Sciences, Cédric Ottro demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and specializes in this complex field. His desire for continuous learning is reflected in obtaining a certificate from the Ghana Stock Exchange courses, enhancing his skills in international financial markets. His career, which began in 2017 as an Analyst in Analysis and Research, is marked by his ability to decipher market trends and provide sharp analyses. In 2020, his transfer to the Investment Banking department within a leading institution in the UEMOA region confirms his ability to assume strategic roles. His specialization in private borrowing, equity operations, and structured financing attests to his expertise.

Jean-Firmin GNANGNE

Head of Internal Control

Graduated from the National Institute of Economic and Accounting Techniques (Intec-Cnam), I mainly have accounting and management positions. I have nearly fifteen years of professional experience during which I was a permanent controller and then an accounting supervisor at a credit institution for six years. Since July 2018, I joined SGI SIRIUS CAPITAL where I deal with compliance issues, the security of operations and the regularity and sincerity of financial information.

Jean Roland LOESS

Permanent Controller

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Et dolorum explicabo eos pariatur expedita id similique optio in labore blanditiis hic rerum ipsam qui ducimus quia. Sit quia eius vel accusantium fugiat vel quia dolor cum provident aliquid? Sed animi omnis aut aliquid cumque et quas expedita rem tempora natus et recusandae quidem et minus numquam. Ut expedita aliquam non consequuntur beatae At quod quaerat!

Evariste KADJA

Responsable Administratif et Financier

Passionate about finance, he started his career in an accounting firm and then went through microfinance companies to land at Sirius Capital in 2019.
Now Administrative and Financial Manager, he aims to pursue his career while being one of the essential links in the development of the company. His slogan is: “Nothing is hidden, just learn!”

Pascal ACKA

Assistant Comptable

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Et dolorum explicabo eos pariatur expedita id similique optio in labore blanditiis hic rerum ipsam qui ducimus quia. Sit quia eius vel accusantium fugiat vel quia dolor cum provident aliquid? Sed animi omnis aut aliquid cumque et quas expedita rem tempora natus et recusandae quidem et minus numquam. Ut expedita aliquam non consequuntur beatae At quod quaerat!

Lucette DIDE

Administrative Assistant

Having been in post for over 05 years now, her main task is to assist the company’s Managing Director. She uses her skills to relieve her line manager of all administrative concerns and, more generally, to assist him in all aspects of his work to save him time and improve efficiency. Demonstrating a high level of responsiveness, initiative, adaptability and resilience, and above all being methodical and organised, Miss Lucette is the key partner who assists her manager in all tasks relating to the organisation and coordination of her activity. She is responsible for a wide range of tasks, from management to internal and external communication, including administration, planning, telephone calls, mail, event organisation and business travel.

Sylvere KOUAKOU

IT Support

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Et dolorum explicabo eos pariatur expedita id similique optio in labore blanditiis hic rerum ipsam qui ducimus quia. Sit quia eius vel accusantium fugiat vel quia dolor cum provident aliquid? Sed animi omnis aut aliquid cumque et quas expedita rem tempora natus et recusandae quidem et minus numquam. Ut expedita aliquam non consequuntur beatae At quod quaerat!