Madagascar's restless entrepreneur, Hassanein Hiridjee, has big plans to transform Africa
Hassanein Hiridjee, the founder of the Madagascar-based Axian group, is aggressively expanding his business operations across 21 African countries. He advocates for structural reforms in Africa, including better tax systems and increased electricity access, to accelerate the continent's development.
Why it matters
Hiridjee represents a new wave of pan-African entrepreneurship aiming to modernize infrastructure and services in emerging markets.
Anne-Gaëlle Amiot Africa Africa Africa Madagascar Madagascar Madagascar Madagascar's restless entrepreneur, Hassanein Hiridjee, has big plans to transform Africa By Marion Douet (Nairobi (Kenya) correspondent) Published today at 5:30 am (Paris), updated at 1:31 pm 6 min read Lire en français
Make us preferred on Google share Share on Messenger Share on Facebook Share by email Share on Linkedin Copy link Profile 'African fortunes.' Founded in Madagascar 10 years ago, the Axian group now operates in 21 African countries, in sectors including telecoms, energy and banking services. This rapid and wide-ranging expansion is driven by a charismatic founder who wants to move at top speed.
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