LEADERSHIP

François Barillot
Founder & CEO


François brings decades of professional experience, combining management consulting with a leading international firm and operational responsibilities in growth-stage environments. His career has taken him from telecommunications to the impact economy, where he has held various leadership and business development roles.

As Founder and CEO of EDENGY, he provides the vision and leadership driving the project. Under his stewardship, EDENGY is developing an integrated and sustainable agro-industrial model in West Africa, centred on large-scale cassava cultivation and its transformation into starch and composite flours within ESG-aligned agro-industrial complexes.

Dr Habib Kourouma
Agro-Industrial Operations



Dr. Habib Kourouma brings over 15 years of experience at the intersection of agronomy, food security, and community development. He has successfully led field operations for cassava cultivation in West Africa, with a strong focus on sustainability and local impact.

At EDENGY, Habib oversees the design and rollout of our agricultural operations, ensuring technical rigour, scalability, and alignment with the Smart Agro-Industrial Complex model. His leadership bridges scientific expertise with community engagement, securing both productivity and long-term resilience.