Mahamane SOW is the Vice President for West and Central Africa at EDF, where he oversees the group’s activities across several countries. An engineering graduate, he has 18 years’ experience at EDF and an extensive expertise in the energy sector, particularly in renewable energy and energy efficiency. A former high-level judoka, he brings the discipline and perseverance from his athletic background into his professional endeavors. Under his leadership, EDF has strengthened its commitment to the energy transition in West and Central Africa by developing innovative and sustainable projects. In addition to his role at EDF, Mahamane SOW serves as a French Foreign Trade Advisor, contributing to the development of economic relations between France and the countries of West and Central Africa.