Henri de VilleneuveChairman & Founder, COBASA

 After graduating from HEC (France’s top business school) and the IEP (France top political studies institute), Henri de Villeneuve has achieved an international career, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

In 2001 Henri creates his own consultancy structure in Johannesburg. 

He initiates investments in the numerous sectors: Wine estate (South Africa), Waste management (South Africa), Agribusiness (Mozambique), Telecommunications (Madagascar), Brewery (Madagascar), Hotel/Tourism (Mauritius), Duty Free port (Mauritius), Ocean shipping (Indian Ocean), Real Estate (Reunion Island).

He provides his expertise in various international companies in several industries from food industry, to IT and telecommunication (Internet access, civilian drones and fundraising).