A visionary strategist, Abdoul Karim Diallo is the driving force behind the modernization and expansion of the SONOCO Group. Since joining the family business in 2009, he has played a pivotal role in transforming it into a major industrial conglomerate in Guinea and across West Africa. Backed by international academic training and extensive on-the-ground experience, he now leads a group that is helping to reshape Guinea’s industrial landscape.

A Journey Fueled by Strategy and Innovation
After completing advanced studies in business management and strategy — including at Harvard Business School — Abdoul Karim Diallo began his career at SONOCO as Assistant to the General Manager. From the outset, he immersed himself in the challenges of the sector and took an active role in modernizing the company’s operations.

Just two years later, he was promoted to Deputy CEO, overseeing SONOCO’s diversification and industrialization strategy. Under his leadership, the company evolved from a trading firm into a key player in agribusiness, metallurgy, construction, and logistics, creating over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.

In April 2023, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer, with a mandate to scale the group’s regional presence and solidify its leadership across key markets.

 
SONOCO: A Rapidly Expanding Industrial Conglomerate
Under Abdoul Karim Diallo’s leadership, SONOCO Group has strengthened its economic foundation through strategic investments in high-potential sectors.

Key growth objectives:

Ambition 2025: Double production capacity and launch new industrial units to boost regional competitiveness.
Market expansion: Plans to expand operations into West African markets, with a focus on Mali, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
 
Leadership Rooted in Innovation and Sustainability
Industrial innovation: Diallo has championed the integration of optimized production processes and advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
Sustainable development: He has implemented a strong CSR strategy that includes initiatives in education, access to clean water, and local community development.
Skills development: Through targeted investments in youth training, he promotes a locally driven, inclusive growth model.
 
A Committed Leader for Guinea and the Region’s Industrial Future
With a clear strategic vision, disciplined management, and a keen understanding of market dynamics, Abdoul Karim Diallo has positioned SONOCO as a key industrial player in Africa.

His ambition: to turn SONOCO into a regional champion, blending economic growth with innovation and social responsibility. Actively seeking technical, financial, and strategic partners, he aims to make SONOCO a model of competitive and sustainable African enterprise.