Gaël Bahiol, a Cameroonian professional, is a partner responsible for African markets at Batsela Asset Management. Based in South Africa and soon transitioning to France, he brings over 18 years of diverse experience across various sectors and industries. His expertise positions him as a valuable asset for #Puissance237, an initiative of the ACCI which aims to enhance Cameroon’s regional power and influence.

Gaël is widely recognized for his ability to leverage people leadership, process improvement, and procurement capabilities to consistently ensure optimized commercial production and operational performance. His work aligns with global best practices, enabling organizations to achieve their strategic goals effectively.

He has demonstrated the expertise necessary to enhance supply chain productivity and reduce costs, ensuring optimal logistics operations. Gaël has designed advanced logistics and supply chain processes, utilizing associated technologies to address critical operational challenges.

In his previous positions, Gaël served as Supply Chain and Operations Manager for MedSupply International and as Regional Director for Service Delivery, overseeing medical services in over 10 African countries for International SOS. These roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and demands of the African market.

Gaël is fluent in both French and English and holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master’s in Physics (2003), a Master’s in Design, Use, and Marketing of Physical Instrumentation (2003), a Master’s in Business Administration (2004), and a Master’s in Corporate Governance from Sciences Po Bordeaux (2008). This strong educational foundation complements his extensive professional experience.

Gaël Bahiol’s extensive experience and academic qualifications position him as a pivotal player in advancing the economic landscape in Africa. His commitment to optimizing supply chain management and improving operational efficiencies aligns with the goals of #Puissance237. By leveraging his expertise, Gaël has the potential to boost Cameroon’s influence on the global stage, contributing to the country’s economic growth and strategic positioning worldwide.

The Puissance237 Team 

The discovery of Vinícius Jr’s Cameroonian origins, one of the rising stars of world football, strengthens Cameroon’s international outreach strategy, #Puissance237, initiated by the CAVIE. Indeed, this unexpected revelation positions the Brazilian player as a new ambassador of choice for the country.

By receiving his Tikar ancestry certificate, Vinícius Jr joins a circle of international personalities with Cameroonian roots. This affiliation not only strengthens the player’s sense of belonging to Africa but also enhances Cameroon’s prestige on the world stage. His immense popularity, especially among young people, makes him a powerful vector for promoting Cameroonian culture and values.

According to Dr. Guy Gweth, president of the African Center for Competitive Intelligence (ACCI) and initiator of the #Puissance237 project, “This news fits perfectly into the dynamics of the #Puissance237 strategy, which aims to strengthen Cameroon’s influence on the African continent and beyond.”

By leveraging its cultural, economic, and sporting assets, Cameroon seeks, through this project, to become a key player on the international stage. Vinícius Jr’s adherence to this dynamic is a golden opportunity for the country to strengthen its visibility and attract investment.

Strengthening Cameroon’s Image

• An Ambassador of Choice: Vinícius Jr, thanks to his worldwide fame, becomes a standard-bearer for Cameroon.
• Reinforcement of the #Puissance237 Strategy: This discovery fits perfectly into the dynamics of Cameroon’s outreach strategy.
• Promotion of Cameroonian Culture and Values: The player becomes a vector for promoting Cameroonian identity internationally.
• Economic Opportunities: This news can attract investment and strengthen Cameroon’s image as an attractive destination.

The revelation of Vinícius Jr’s Cameroonian origins is excellent news for Cameroon. It opens up new perspectives for the country in terms of international outreach and economic development. By leveraging this unexpected asset, Cameroon can accelerate the implementation of its #Puissance237 strategy and strengthen its position on the world stage.

The Puissance237 Team 

Fashion designer, film producer and stylist Mason Ewing is one of the Cameroonians in the diaspora who are making Cameroon’s image shine throughout the world. His particularity is that he is blind, and he manages the feat of creating beauty in the dark.

Mason Ewing’s disability and his extraordinary talent have attracted the attention of the whole world, which is why he is so close to many celebrities around the world.

His exceptional talent in his areas of expertise has brought him into close contact with key players in the world of sport in his home country of France. His address book includes Alioune Touré, Youssef Oubaïd, “my biggest supporters are really my friends, my godfather Emmanuel Petit, Bruno Bellone, the intendant of the French team Bachir Néhar, one of the biggest French agents Frédéric Dobraje (former player). Luis Fernandez and Luis Ferrer are also big supporters of Bébé Madison”. Explains Mason Ewing.

His close friends also include former Monegasque of Cameroonian origin Maurice Douala, presenter Thomas Mekhiche who presents La Quotidienne on TF1, Madame Téléfoot Sylvaine Mignogna who has worked for TF1 for over 30 years, not forgetting the man he affectionately calls my friend Didier Roustan.

Having left Cameroon at the age of 6 after the death of his mother, Mason Ewing has never left Cameroon, which has always been close to his heart and at the centre of all his projects.

After his first steps in the cinema as a director, Mason Ewing uses the incredible talent of Africans in general and Cameroonians in particular to develop this industry through his dream, EwingWood. Through his close relationship with the Director General of the Ouagadougou Film Festival (Fespaco), Mason aims to develop the film industry in Africa and particularly in Cameroon, which is why he has chosen to shoot his first feature film, “Coup de foudre à Yaoundé”.

Surrounded by top players from the French sporting world, Mason Ewing in direct collaboration with former PSG player Alioune Touré and former player and now FFF-licensed agent Youssef Oubaïd, the worthy son of Rue Pau Douala is working on a gigantic project for Africa, which he is said to have involved Cameroon football icons Roger Milla and Joseph Antoine Bell.

While we wait to reveal the content of the project to the general public, it is important to note that a new future full of hope is hovering in the clouds for young Cameroonian footballers.

Aliioune Touré is a creative person. I’m very happy to be working with him and Youssef. says Mason Ewing, who has announced strong support from French clubs Monaco and PSG.

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