M. Karim KONE, CFA, FRM
Overview
A statistician-economist and financial engineer, Mr. KONE has built a strong professional background primarily in North America (Canada) and Africa. Before joining AFG Holding, he held several strategic positions at the Caisse de Dépôts et de Placement du Québec, one of the largest pension funds in North America. Within the Ecobank Group, he led the investment teams of the asset management branch and managed commercial activities in the Treasury Department, as well as the development and distribution of market products in the UEMOA region and Cape Verde.
Karim holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, a Master’s in Financial Engineering from Laval University (Canada), and a degree in State Engineering as a Statistician-Economist from INSEA in Rabat. He also has CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and FRM (Financial Risk Manager) certifications, along with several executive certifications in strategy, asset management, leadership, and management, obtained from institutions such as HEC Paris and Wharton Business School.
