Raphaël Nlend Bassama

Fast-track organization setup and “go-to-market.” • Ensured the job-get-done to start operating within eight months • Led “go-to-market” activities (branding, organization, strategy) • Achieved negotiating the reduction of technology CAPEX by 20% • Assisted in obtaining agreement with competitors (OPEX -40%)

Build from scratch, lobbying, and fundraising • Spearheaded the organization setup, licensing and strategy • Achieved the pre-launch phase funding (USD 3.5 million) • Concluded 6 due diligence (MasterCard, banks & Tech providers) • Won strategic partnerships with GSM operators

Business modelling, lobbying and fundraising for innovative projects • Spearheaded market studies in 7 countries • Led investors pitches in several countries, in different languages • Achieved raising 1.5 million € • Achieved partnerships with various private, public and para-public entities and Government sponsorship (Prime Minister)

Develop and grow an organization starting up • Supported the implementation of critical platforms • Obtained agreement on pricing asymmetry (impact P&L: + 20%) • Negotiated 60% decrease in fibre cost (impact P&L: +10%) • Concluded partnerships with 30 operators (40% of the turnover)

Fix Company’s turnaround and fundraising • Developed the turnaround plan and obtained its approval • Concluded the subsidiary’s liquidation and agreements on Debts • Achieved agreement with unions and dismissal of 50 employees • Facilitated the entrance of new investors (USD 650K)

Manage, develop, and lead change management • Managed 100 million € in revenue and 1 million subscribers • Implemented SOX control for prepaid and postpaid businesses • Achieved 15% increase YoY International Business (40 million €) • Renegotiated interconnection agreement with competitors

Manage bonds issuance process and approval • Led customers and regulator relationship management • Completed bonds issuers’ financial analysis and files • Succeeded obtaining the stock exchange Authority’s approval • USD 26 million funds raised on bonds market

Manage fundamental analysis of a portfolio • Issued advices and recommendations on companies • Achieved an average performance of the portfolio of about 4% • Succeeded in attracting 200 subscribers following the portfolio

Being a leader in today’s world – Leadership; Business Environment Taking charge of Business – Corporate Strategy; Business Strategy; Financial Accounting Creating Value – Corporate Finance; Entrepreneurial Mindset