He is an expert in fintech, e-commerce, and software development. Leveraging his understanding of Asian and African markets, he helps merchants achieve significant growth.

Eric Ouedraogo (photo) is an Ivorian computer scientist and tech entrepreneur. He founded Trustineo International, a company specializing in international trade, in 2018.

Based in Singapore, Trustineo International aims to connect agricultural producers with end buyers by facilitating the entry and establishment of Singaporean, Asian, and European businesses and investors in Africa, while also creating similar opportunities for African players in the global market.

Trustineo International offers a new way of doing business with Africa, emphasizing a more ethical and secure approach. The company has developed an innovative e-commerce platform that automates transactions and manages all stages of commodity trading. This includes electronic contract signing, real-time tracking of various stages in the supply chain, and centralized access to certificates, documents, and transaction histories.

Eric Ouedraogo holds a master’s degree in computer engineering, earned in 2004 from the École Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs Sud Alsace (ENSISA) in France. After his studies, he worked as a developer for several companies before joining Société Générale in 2008. At Société Générale, he worked as an application support analyst in the commodities market and also managed client relations.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji