PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
As a child born in Africa, I dreamt of becoming a Global Executive, Wall Street banker, of sailing and flying, and of serving my community. Fast forward 20 years later and I am doing it all and more. A few lessons to take away: Your present circumstances should not determine your future.
Dare to dream big. Never let anyone tell you what you can't do. Let no one downplay your aspirations. Each of us has a unique contribution to make to this world. Share your uniqueness. My Hero Nelson Mandela said, “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up”. Dream big, enjoy the journey and the company.
Combine knowledge with wisdom, surround yourself with good people, learn from them. Life is complicated and is not fair, but it is a miracle and it is worth living. A proverb in Africa states that it takes a village to raise a child, meaning that a whole community of people contributes to the growth of one individual
Aspire to be a person of value and impact, not just a person who wants to make a living. You are being watched, pave the way for others, pay it forward, and be a role model for someone else. Life is too short to race through it, going nowhere. You should ask yourself how you are living your life? It’s all about HOW. Leave a positive legacy. Sydney Poitier is my favorite actor and humanitarian, the first black person to win an academy award for best actor in Lilies of the Field (1963). I am always flattered when people tell me I look like Sydney Poitier. One of his memorable quotes dear to me” To simply wake up every morning a better person than when I went to bed”. Aspire to become a better person.
Develop a good habits, good work ethic, and be resilient. Life will present you with problems. It is not a matter of IF, but WHEN problems will arise in your life. Prepare yourself for it. Through the habits you develop, the values you possess, and the relationships you form with your friends, family, and community, you will be able to overcome obstacles
Be kind but fair to people. We need strong, decisive leaders who are KIND and COMPASSIONATE. Don’t be afraid to show kindness to others. You should treat others as you would like to be treated. By doing so, you will shine a light on this world. Shine like a star, be the light.
Personal Journey
Armel is a Global Banking Executive. His life and career have taken him around the world, including assignments with companies across the United States, Europe, and Africa. Over the course of his career, he has successfully transitioned between entrepreneurial and senior banking roles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of global finance. Armel serves in multiple boards. Armel's leadership philosophy blends transformational and servant leadership, with an emphasis on resilience, ethical decision-making, and creating a balanced, values-driven culture where teams can thrive.
Armel is a Certified Financial Risk Professional and a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in finance from ESCP Europe in Paris, a master’s in statistics and economics from ENSEA in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and several professional certifications
Armel is a Global Banking Executive. His life and career have taken him around the world, including assignments with companies across theUnited States, Europe, and Africa. Over the course of his career, he has successfully transitioned between entrepreneurial and senior bankingroles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of global finance. Armel serves in multiple boards. Armel's leadership philosophy blendstransformational and servant leadership, with an emphasis on resilience, ethical decision-making, and creating a balanced, values-drivenculture where teams can thrive.
Armel is a Certified Financial Risk Professional and a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals. He holds an MBA from theWharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in finance from ESCP Europe in Paris, a master’s in statistics and economics fromENSEA in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and several professional certifications
Armel is a Global Banking Executive. His life and career have taken him around the world, including assignments with companies across theUnited States, Europe, and Africa. Over the course of his career, he has successfully transitioned between entrepreneurial and senior bankingroles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of global finance. Armel serves in multiple boards. Armel's leadership philosophy blendstransformational and servant leadership, with an emphasis on resilience, ethical decision-making, and creating a balanced, values-drivenculture where teams can thrive.
Armel is a Certified Financial Risk Professional and a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals. He holds an MBA from theWharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in finance from ESCP Europe in Paris, a master’s in statistics and economics fromENSEA in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and several professional certifications
Expertise
Armel has extensive experience in banking and corporate finance, having developed a wide range of skills along the way. Key areas of expertise include:
Banking Transformation
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Strategy & Transformation
AI Leadership Strategy
Global Affairs Transformation
Expertise
Armel has extensive experience in banking and corporate finance, having developed a wide range of skills along the way. Key areas of expertise include:
Banking Transformation
Strategy & Transformation
AI Leadership Strategy
Global Affairs Transformation
Core Values
Armel has extensive experience in banking and corporate finance, having developed a wide range of skills along the way. Key areas of expertise include:
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
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COMMUNITY BUILDING
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WORK-LIFE HARMONY
Armel has extensive experience in banking and corporate finance, having developed a wide range of skills along the way. Key areas of expertise include:
Core Values
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
|
COMMUNITY BUILDING
|
WORK-LIFE HARMONY
Armel has extensive experience in banking and corporate finance, having developed a wide range of skills along the way. Key areas of expertise include:
Core Values
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
COMMUNITY BUILDING
WORK-LIFE HARMONY
Personal Journey
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
As a child born in Africa, I dreamt of becoming a Global Executive, Wall Street banker, of sailing and flying, and of serving my community. Fast forward 20 years later and I am doing it all and more. A few lessons to take away. Your present circumstances should not determine your future. Dare to dream big. Never let anyone tell you what you can't do. Let no one downplay your aspirations. Each of us has a unique contribution to make to this world. Share your uniqueness. My Hero Nelson Mandela said, “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up”. Dream big, enjoy the journey and the company. Combine knowledge with wisdom, surround yourself with good people. Life is complicated and is not fair, but it is a miracle. Surround yourself with good people, learn from them. A proverb in Africa states that it takes a village to raise a child, meaning that a whole community of people contributes to the growth of one individual Aspire to be a person of value and impact, not just a person who wants to make a living. You are being watched, pave the way for others, pay it forward, and be a role model for someone else. Life is too short to race through it, going nowhere. You should ask yourself how you are living your life? It’s all about HOW. Leave a positive legacy. Sydney Poitier is my favorite actor and humanitarian, the first black person to win an academy award for best actor in Lilies of the Field (1963). I am always flattered when people tell me I look like Sydney Poitier. One of his memorable quotes dear to me” To simply wake up every morning a better person than when I went to bed”. Aspire to become a better person. Develop a good habits, good work ethic, and be resilient. Life will present you with problems. It is not a matter of IF, but WHEN problems will arise in your life. Prepare yourself for it. Through the habits you develop, the values you possess, and the relationships you form with your friends, family, and community, you will be able to overcome obstacles Be kind but fair to people. We need strong, decisive leaders who are KIND and COMPASSIONATE. Don’t be afraid to show kindness to others. You should treat others as you would like to be treated. By doing so, you will shine a light on this world. Shine like a star, be the light.
Personal Journey
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
As a child born in Africa, I dreamt of becoming a Global Executive, WallStreet banker, of sailing and flying, and of serving my community. Fastforward 20 years later and I am doing it all and more. A few lessons totake away. Your present circumstances should not determine your future.
Dare to dream big. Never let anyone tell you what you can't do. Let noone downplay your aspirations. Each of us has a unique contribution tomake to this world. Share your uniqueness. My Hero Nelson Mandelasaid, “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up”. Dream big, enjoy thejourney and the company.
Combine knowledge with wisdom, surround yourself with goodpeople. Life is complicated and is not fair, but it is a miracle. Surroundyourself with good people, learn from them. A proverb in Africa states thatit takes a village to raise a child, meaning that a whole community ofpeople contributes to the growth of one individual
Aspire to be a person of value and impact, not just a person whowants to make a living. You are being watched, pave the way for others,pay it forward, and be a role model for someone else. Life is too short torace through it, going nowhere. You should ask yourself how you are livingyour life? It’s all about HOW. Leave a positive legacy. Sydney Poitier is myfavorite actor and humanitarian, the first black person to win an academyaward for best actor in Lilies of the Field (1963). I am always flatteredwhen people tell me I look like Sydney Poitier. One of his memorablequotes dear to me” To simply wake up every morning a better person thanwhen I went to bed”. Aspire to become a better person.
Develop a good habits, good work ethic, and be resilient. Life willpresent you with problems. It is not a matter of IF, but WHEN problemswill arise in your life. Prepare yourself for it. Through the habits youdevelop, the values you possess, and the relationships you form with yourfriends, family, and community, you will be able to overcome obstacles
Be kind but fair to people. We need strong, decisive leaders who areKIND and COMPASSIONATE. Don’t be afraid to show kindness to others.You should treat others as you would like to be treated. By doing so, youwill shine a light on this world. Shine like a star, be the light.
Speaking Engagements
Armel Roméo Kouassi has spoken on a wide range of topics, from wealth management and banking transformation to ethical leadership and artificial intelligence. Check out his upcoming events below.
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Get in touch today
Have questions or interested in booking Armel for speaking engagements? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to start a conversation and explore how Armel can add value to your event or project.