Mariame DIABY, elected one of the 54 women who made Africa in 2023

Mariame DIABY CEO AYUF HOLDING

Career and Leadership

Born on 07 January 1981 in Bondoukou, Mariame Diaby has been head of AYUF HOLDING since 2008 and has managed to win in the closed circle of successful African businesswomen.

Training and skills

Holder of a Master in Marketing; AMP MDE Business School Abidjan-Barcelona, she is the President and CEO of this important group, which has the following 3 companies:
Real estate ayuf (approved sponsor and manager), Ayuf ephemeral architecture (sale, rental of event equipment), chain stores « Gallery of wicks » and « HT BEAUTY SUPPLY » (Luxury cosmetics)

Multisectoral entrepreneurship

Its companies count and act as precursors in their various fields, and have gradually positioned themselves as leaders of the Ivorian market.

Presence in Africa and major projects

AYUF HOLDING in Bamako, via Monrovia, offers many companies and personalities a high-quality know-how and proven professionalism, as was the case when building quality infrastructures, and successfully participating in the organisation:

• activities of the Presidency of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (ceremonies, receptions, Independence Days, etc.)

• activities of the First Lady of Côte d'Ivoire (Christmas Tree, FAFCI Ceremonies, Activities of the Children Of Africa Foundation)

• of the COP 15 in 2022 with the installation of all structures, furniture, Ephemeral Decoration

• of the Games of La Francophonie of Abidjan in 2017

• International Security and Defence Exhibition (SHIELD AFRICA) since 2010

• of the inauguration of President Georges WEAH in 2018, Independence Day, Flag Day ...

• activities of the Foundation of the First Lady of Liberia (launch and gala dinner)...

Social engagement and impact

Philanthropist and socially committed, she has increased initiatives in favour of women, young entrepreneurs and children, especially through the NGO LAME AFRICA, which she has chaired since 2020, and her role as mentor, which she has earned the nickname of « Mom of entrepreneurs ».

Distinction and recognition

She holds several distinctions both nationally and internationally, including:

• (2022) Trophy « Elite customer relationship » – QUALITY ADVICE

• (2022) Women in Business of the Year – Builders of the African Economy

• (2022) Honorary member TDx Grand Bassam

• (2021) Special Price Dream Weavers – Wecanda

• (2021) Special Entrepreneurship Award – African Economic Builders

• (2021) ASCOM – Grand Prix excellence

• (2021) Rotary International – Champions Award

• (2021) Ambassador FNAHPH fights breast and cervical cancer

• (2020) Best female entrepreneurship promoter – Kigali