35°Nord, the consulting and strategic communications agency dedicated to the African continent, announces the arrival of three new employees to strengthen its teams and support the company's growth.
Adrien LORILLER joins the agency as Director of Development. With a bachelor's degree in Human and Social Sciences (STAPS) and an MBA from ESG Paris, Adrien began his career at Insiders Corp, a business intelligence consulting firm. In 2014, he joined Vae Solis Corporate, a communications and reputation strategy consulting firm, as a consultant and then as a consulting director. Adrien specialized in sensitive communications and press relations, working with various clients, large groups, and public figures, particularly in the health, soccer, diplomacy, and defense sectors. He is also a young auditor at the Institute for Higher National Defense Studies (IHEDN) and teaches at various schools.
Ekedi KOTTO MAKA joins the agency as digital director. A graduate of the University of Montreal in Political Science, Arts and Sciences and holder of an MBA in E-Business from ESG Paris, Ekedi specializes in the development of digital strategies. From 2013 to 2015, she was head of interactive media content at the TFO media group in Toronto, Canada. With extensive experience in developing and producing creative audiovisual and digital content and concepts for a wide range of institutional and corporate clients, Ekedi will develop the agency's digital offering in terms of content, production, and distribution media.
Aunel LOUMBA joins the agency as a consultant. A graduate of Sciences Po Aix and the Institute for International Relations Studies (ILERI) in international relations and economic intelligence, Aunel began his career as a consultant in a public affairs firm in Madrid before joining the Jeune Afrique Group and then the think tank Le Club des juristes, where he coordinated the production of expert reports and organized the Club's press relations. He is also a member of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' program dedicated to young African entrepreneurs.
Ekedi, Adrien, and Aunel join the 35°Nord team of 12 people who support more than forty corporate and institutional clients, both international and African, in their African advocacy efforts.
For Romain GRANDJEAN and Philippe PERDRIX, founders of 35°Nord: "The arrival of three new employees is an important step in the agency's development, confirming its strong growth trajectory. Since its creation, by supporting its private and public clients, 35°Nord has actively contributed to structuring the communications and press relations sector on African issues. The priority given to content quality and the increase in high-end press coverage benefiting the continent has enabled 35°Nord to become a leading player in its markets."
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