Roselyne Chambrier is Leading Sustainable Industrial Growth and Empowerment in Africa

Her career reflects a profound commitment to fostering Africa’s economic independence through sustainable practices and education-driven empowerment for underserved communities.

As the founder of Onze Capital, Roselyne champions African-led investment, focusing on building a diversified portfolio across manufacturing, logistics, digital, and sustainability sectors.

Through Onze Capital, she works with companies that align with her vision of Africa as a hub of locally-driven, value-added industrial activity.

In addition, she serves on the board of Gabon’s sovereign wealth fund (FGIS) and contributes her expertise to multiple companies and organizations shaping the future of African economies.

Roselyne also serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP) in Côte d’Ivoire, a company she founded and managed.

ARISE IIP designs, develops, and operates industrial ecosystems that transform natural resources into value-added products, bolstering local job creation, promoting trade, and attracting foreign investment.

Her efforts have set new benchmarks for sustainable industrial growth in Africa. Notably, from 2018 to 2023, she served as the Managing Director of the Industrial Bulk Multipurpose Terminal of San Pedro, a EUR 173-million mineral port in Côte d’Ivoire.

This project, which Roselyne conceptualized, secured financing for, and led to completion, increased Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP by 3%, highlighting her impact on economic growth and job creation.

Beyond her business pursuits, Roselyne is a passionate advocate for education, particularly for girls and underserved communities in rural Africa.

She founded the Sename Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to empower girls and marginalized populations.

The foundation recently launched a school and community center in Comè, Benin, aiming to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for girls aged 3-18, thereby fostering pathways to success and breaking cycles of poverty.

Her leadership and commitment to Africa’s development have earned Roselyne recognition on the global stage.

In 2023, the World Economic Forum (WEF) named her a Young Global Leader and mandated her to serve two years on the WEF’s Global Future Council on the Future of Growth.

She is also a laureate of the Choiseul 100 Africa (2020-2024), which honors influential African leaders under 40. In Côte d’Ivoire, she was awarded the title of Officer of the National Order for her contributions to the nation.