Kanny Soumano

Kanny Soumano, also known as Madame Condé, is a Guinean sociologist, governance expert and business leader. She holds a master's degree in general sociology from Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry. For over fifteen years she has strengthened the capacity of women's and youth networks across Guinea and West Africa, focusing on community development, social mobilisation and outreach to civil society and the media. She chairs the board of SOGUIPAH SA, the Guinean oil palm and rubber company, presides over Satellite Football Club with an emphasis on grassroots football and young talent, and chairs the board of the NGO Femme, Action et Développement in Niger. She has worked in ten African countries, speaks five languages and advocates a 30% quota for women in appointments.