He is a dedicated entrepreneur driving digital innovation in Gabon. Over the years, he has partnered with the government to advance the country's technological development.

Thierry Dzime (photo) is a Gabonese expert in strategic communication and digital marketing. He is the founder and director of Olatano Market, a digital platform specializing in e-commerce.

Founded in 2021, Olatano Market aims to offer a new e-commerce experience in Gabon. The platform provides an online marketplace connecting thousands of people looking to buy or sell quality products across the country. It offers a wide range of services and tools to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.

One of Olatano Market’s flagship services is Achat Flex, which allows individuals to pay online through various payment methods, such as cash-on-delivery, mobile money, and credit cards. It also offers the option to purchase a product and pay in installments.

"Our innovative platform is a complete break from the conventional offerings of existing players and addresses the growing demand from customers who want more choice, the ability to compare prices, and access to products and prices no matter where they are in Gabon," said the founder of Olatano Market in 2022.

Thierry Dzime also serves as an advisor to the Gabonese Prime Minister’s office and co-organizes Café Numérique in Libreville, where he oversees marketing and communication. Before founding Olatano Market, he launched Digital Impact Gabon in 2014, a digital agency, and Express Courrier Gabon in 2017, a transportation and express delivery company.

A graduate of Leibniz University in Hanover, Germany, Dzime earned a master’s degree in international management, marketing, and sales in 2011. His career began in 2012 at Petro Gabon, an oil and gas company, where he held the position of sales manager.

In 2019, he became the communications advisor to Gabon’s Minister of Tourism, Trade, and SMEs, and in 2020, to the Minister of Economy and Finance. From 2021 to 2022, he served as the digital advisor to the President of Gabon. During the same period, he also held the role of country director for Baloon Assurance in Gabon.

Melchior Koba