LEADERSHIP

François Barillot

Vision and Leadership

François brings decades of diverse professional experience, combining consulting expertise with a global industry leader and extensive business development practice. He has held various management and growth roles, notably in the telecom and impact economy sectors.

As the founder and CEO of EDENGY, François provides vision and leadership to drive a pioneering agro-industrial project. ​EDENGY focuses on large-scale cassava cultivation and the efficient production of starch and composite flours through its ESG Smart Agro-Industrial Complex model operated in West-Africa.

Emmanuelle Gautier

General Management

With over 25 years of experience in industry and advisory, Emmanuelle has led the creation and structuring of high-impact industrial ventures across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Her expertise spans from greenfield development to ESG compliance and international scaling.

She now brings this capacity to build from the ground up to EDENGY, shaping a robust and scalable agro-industrial model. Her role focuses on ensuring operational excellence, integrating ESG principles, and enabling EDENGY to deliver sustainable value through cassava starch and composite flour production across West Africa.

Dr Habib Kourouma

Agroindustrial Operations

Dr. Habib Kourouma has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of agronomy, public health, 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.