Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard
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Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (born November 3, 1975) is a Franco-Gabonese self-made entrepreneur,[1][2] and angel investor. A former journalist,[3][4] he is the founder and chairman of APO Group.
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Nicolas Pompigne Mognard | |
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Mognard, founder, Chairman and 100% owner of APO Group | |
| Born | 3 November 1975 Valence d'Agen, France |
| Nationality | French and Gabonese |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, chairman and 100% owner of APO Group, Angel investor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Marie Noëlle Pompigne Mognard
(m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 daughters, 1 son |
| Website | http://www.pompigne-mognard.com |
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is a Senior Advisory Board member of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business,[5] a member of the Advisory Board of the African Energy Chamber (AEC),[6] and member of the Advisory Board of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF),[7] the premier hotel investment conference in Africa. He is also member of the Advisor Board of the EurAfrican Forum, an action-oriented platform that aims to foster stronger collaboration between Europe and Africa.[8]
APO Group is the main Official Sponsor of World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa,[9][10][11] the public relations agency of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in Africa,[12] and Getty Images' strategic partner in Africa and the Middle East.[13]
According to the American business magazine Forbes,[14] APO Group has an annual turnover of several million dollars.[15][16][17]
According to The Vanguard (Nigeria), APO Group has experienced a record growth of 60% in 2018.[18]
Career
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is currently chairman and 100% owner of APO Group. According to the American business magazine Forbes, Pompigne-Mognard is focusing on delivering high-level counsel for APO Group clients and developing his own investment fund dedicated to Africa.[19]
Rugby
In November 2017, the company he owns, APO Group, became the Main Official Sponsor of World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa.[20][21]
In May 2018, Nicolas unveiled the Rugby Africa Gold Cup perpetual trophy, also known as the Africa Cup[22][circular reference] – a Rugby World Cup qualifier – during the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress in Brussels,[23] in the presence of Abdelaziz Bougja, President of Rugby Africa, Gianni Merlo and President of the International Sports Press Association, AIPS[Italian].[24]
References
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