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Cocoa revolution in progress
Axel Emmanuel Gbaou
CEO & Founder of Le Chocolatier Ivoirien
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2020 Top10 Finalist
Axel Emmanuel Gbaou - Cote d'Ivoire
CEO & Founder of Le Chocolatier Ivoirien
2020 Top 10
Hero
“Cocoa revolution in progress”
Le Chocolatier Ivoirien manufactures and offers Africa-made, handcrafted and quality chocolate, promoting sustainable cultivation techniques and a more fair distribution of income in the cocoa chain through a direct partnership with female growers. The founder Axel, who started his career as a banker and established the company in his mother’s kitchen, holds a degree in International Public Law, and a Master’s in Taxation.
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  • Featured in CNN's African Voices Changemakers for his work leading a "chocolate revolution" in Ivory Coast: View More
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