Joel-Eric Missainhoun

With over 20 years of experience, Joël-Eric has demonstrated a deep commitment to Africa’s economic and professional development, consistently bringing his expertise in business strategy, negotiation, coaching, HR consulting, and executive recruitment.

Prior to joining AfricSearch, Joël-Eric spent several years as a lawyer at Ernst & Young in Paris, specializing in legal and tax consulting for multinational corporations operating in Africa. This background in law and consulting has reinforced his HR leadership, enabling him to lead recruitment and business development initiatives with a strategic and results-driven approach.

Joël-Eric also serves on the supervisory board of WAW MUZIK, an innovative music streaming platform dedicated to Africa. Since 2020, he has brought his strategic vision to support the platform’s governance and expansion, using his expertise to help shape the organization’s long-term vision.

Joël-Eric holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, a Master’s (DESS) in Banking and Financial Law from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, as well as the Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA) from the Paris Bar.

His background in finance, law, and policy provides a unique foundation for his work in HR and consulting.

Joël-Eric speaks English and French.