We are pleased to announce that His Excellency Ambassador Cheick Keita has agreed to serve as a Founding Senior Vice President Advisor to the CEO of American Impact Investment Holding (AIIH) and a member of our advisory Board. In this capacity, he will be a key leader in networking and capital mobilization for AIIH.

Ambassador Keita will play a critical role in establishing the African Billionaires Council (ABC), mobilizing capital, fostering global networking, and coordinating various initiatives to ensure the success of the Impact Africa Economic Ecosystem initiative of the IAEE Joint Venture. We are confident that his extensive experience and strong leadership will be invaluable in enhancing our networking and capital mobilization efforts, and we anticipate significant contributions to the success of IAEE.

His Excellency Cheick Keita is a distinguished keynote speaker specializing in the African continent. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics and a PhD, with 22 years of public service at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. A multi-talented pan-African leader, Ambassador Keita is deeply committed to the development of Africa.

His extensive roles include serving as Ambassador of the World Union of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (UMPE) and as a Senator of the World Business Angels Forum (WBAF). He is the Honorary Ambassador of France to the International Commission on Human Rights (IHRC) for the African continent and the Founder of the CEFM A initiative, a recognized coalition for the eradication of fake medicines in Africa, honored by the French Senate.

Additionally, he founded the Pan-African Digital Observatory for Development (OPND) and serves as the Founder and CEO of Open Business Africa (OBA), promoting intra-African investment. He is also the Founder and CEO of Bridge of Innovations, dedicated to advancing digital technology in Africa, and a member of the World Leader Summit (WLS).

Recently appointed Vice President of FOREST NATURE, a global forest conservation organization, Ambassador Keita is recognized for his significant contributions to reforestation and efforts in securing carbon financing, particularly through his “One Birth, One Tree Planted, One Death, One Tree Planted” initiative.

Originally from Guinea, Ambassador Cheick Keita also presents on investment and economic opportunities within the Republic of Guinea, showcasing his significant contributions to the region. The IAEE team welcomes Ambassador Keita and looks forward to his contributions.

IAEE Team