Nicole Ndoubayo, a leading figure of women’s entrepreneurship and leadership

Nicole Ndoubayo is a leading figure of women’s entrepreneurship and leadership in Africa. As CEO of Global E2A, a consultancy specialising in private investment, she has become a key player in economic development in Chad and beyond. Her commitment to women’s empowerment and to investment in strategic sectors makes her a role model for a new generation of leaders.

A visionary business leader

She has been instrumental in attracting direct investment in mining, oil, energy and infrastructure. Since 2011 her efforts have helped create more than 400 jobs for young people in Chad. Her expertise was recognised at PADEV Kigali 2024, where she received the African Award for Merit and Excellence as the best promoter of financial structuring and investment in Africa.

Committed to women

As president of the Impact Ladies association and of Kira Femme en Action, she helps women entrepreneurs reach leadership positions through training, resources and mentoring. She launched the first Impact Ladies Summit, bringing women leaders and entrepreneurs together around the challenges of female entrepreneurship.

Serving the public sector

As deputy director general of the National Agency for the Administration of Special Economic Zones (AAZES) and of the National Investment and Export Agency (ANIE), she helped improve the business climate and attract foreign investment, particularly benefiting women-led businesses.

A woman of many talents

An accomplished writer, she won the “Les Enfants de Toumaï” literary competition with her short story Le Tibia du Sao. A pioneer and builder of the future, she is helping shape a more inclusive and prosperous Africa.