Founder
Afif Ben Yedder
Graduated from HEC Paris and Harvard Business School. Managing Director of Jeune Afrique in Paris between 1962 and 1971. He moved to London in 1971 to launch Africa magazine and then a number of international publications in English. In 1979, he took over Ediafric in Paris, a leading French pan-African business publisher. From the hubs of London and Paris and offices in Africa, he expanded and diversified the activities of the Group internationally.
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Group Publisher
Omar Ben Yedder
Omar Ben Yedder joined The Group in March 2003, working across various departments but primarily with the sales department. Having previously been an Associate Vice President in the Equity Finance team at Merrill Lynch, Omar brought a new and dynamic approach to IC Publications. He helped launch African Banker magazine and also the events department. He holds an Honours degree in Languages and Economics and a chartered management accountant qualification.