Board of Directors

Alpha Sy

Alpha is the Managing Director of Sy Investments, responsible for implementing investment strategy, overseeing the development of portfolio businesses and managing Sy Investments' network of investors.

A seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in International Trade, Alpha started his career as a financial analyst in Dakar before taking responsibilities in Switzerland, Ghana and Nigeria, ultimately leading Cotecna's African operations as Senior Vice President, Africa.

Alpha is an elected member of the Municipality Council of Guinguineo, Kaolack.

El Hadj Malick Sy

Mr. Sy is a Senegalese entrepreneur and professional conference interpreter, a graduate of the prestigious La Sorbonne University in Paris and the University of London.

He was elected the first African President of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) — "the home of conference interpreters worldwide" — overseeing the association for 8 years and playing a pivotal role in recent reforms to the profession.

As an entrepreneur he has established various successful ventures in Senegal in fishing and wood processing, and is the Managing Director and founding partner of SotraTours, a Senegalese market leader tour operator with over 15 years of existence.

As co-founder and Chairman of Sy Investments, Mr. Sy is responsible for the overall orientations and key strategic decisions of the company. Mr. Sy is an avid tennis and golf player, and currently chairs the most exclusive golf club in Senegal.