At a time when French-speaking Africa is accelerating its digital transition, certain leaders are emerging as true catalysts of this revolution. Among them, Steve TCHOUAGA stands out for his rich and eclectic career, combining solid technological expertise with a sharp strategic vision. As current Managing Director of ST DIGITAL in Côte d'Ivoire, he has established himself as a key player in the field of digital transformation.
A graduate of prestigious institutions such as Télécom SudParis, Carnegie Mellon University and the École Nationale Supérieure de Télécommunication de Bretagne, Steve TCHOUAGA holds advanced training in telecommunications and cutting-edge technologies. His professional career, marked by positions of high responsibility, reflects a methodical and strategic rise.
After beginning his career in France, where he led major telecommunications projects for key players such as LCL and Telindus Arche, he gradually returned to Africa, driven by the ambition to actively contribute to the continent's digitalisation. At ALTETIA, he has affirmed his leadership by steering high-profile strategic missions for large corporations and public institutions, addressing complex challenges such as IT master plans, cloud strategies and digital transformation.
His tenure at CAMTEL (Cameroon Telecommunications) as head of the Development and Innovation Unit marked a decisive turning point. There, he drove an open innovation dynamic, thereby strengthening the company's competitiveness and laying the groundwork for accelerated digitalisation in Cameroun.
A visionary and committed entrepreneur, Steve TCHOUAGA is also very involved in supporting innovative African startups. As a board member and coach at O'Botama in Yaoundé since 2017, he actively participates in the development of a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in Central Africa.
Today, as General Manager of ST DIGITAL in Côte d'Ivoire, Steve TCHOUAGA drives with determination large-scale projects aimed at the digital transformation of financial institutions and private sector companies. In parallel, his role as Director of Strategy and Organisation at The Okwelians in Douala allows him to actively contribute to building efficient, forward-looking organisations.
Recognised for his enlightened leadership, his ability to mobilise teams, and his methodical approach to managing complex projects, Steve TCHOUAGA embodies the face of a new generation of African leaders committed to operational excellence and digital modernity. His growing influence makes him an indispensable figure in the technological and economic landscape of French-speaking Africa.
Source: Steve TCHOUAGA: the architect of digital transformation serving francophone Africa - IVOIRE CEO