Lanto Rafilibera is an international consultant in strategy, market development and governance, with more than twenty years of experience across three continents.
Specialized in urban, industrial, tourism and infrastructure development, he supports governments, international institutions and major private‑sector groups in designing master plans, structuring complex projects and driving territorial transformation. His expertise also covers Smart Cities, strategic planning, infrastructure engineering and economic development.
As a board director in Africa and Europe, he contributes to governance, growth and organizational structuring, supporting executive committees, industrial strategy development and commercial expansion. His career has led him to manage major projects for the World Bank, African governments, pan‑African groups and international consulting firms.
Based between Europe, Singapore and Africa, Lanto Rafilibera has led multicultural teams, opened new markets, secured strategic projects and represented international groups before ministries, public agencies and regional organizations. His leadership is built on an exceptional combination of strategic vision, operational rigor, intercultural intelligence and the ability to unite partners around ambitious objectives.
He holds a postgraduate degree (DESS) in MIAGE from the University of Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, and several high‑level certifications in global diplomacy, urban governance and public‑private partnerships.
Professional Experience· 6
Board Member
Ciments de Guinée/Hillside Triumph/4N Ingénierie
2024-Present
Board mandates held across industrial and service sectors, with direct involvement in governance, strategic planning, business development, and growth support.
International director
Egis Voltere - France
2022-2023
Egis Voltere is a subsidiary of the Egis Group, one of France’s leading engineering and consulting firms. Egis Voltere is the benchmark advisory firm for the tourism, hospitality, leisure, and cultural sectors, with more than 25 years of experience. Responsabilities : Leading the international development of consulting activities in tourism, hospitality and leisure, including bid strategy and market expansion. Overseeing international projects, managing resources and budgets, and coordinating technical, commercial and contractual interfaces with clients and partners.
Manager - Group Strategy Department
Groupe Meinhardt - Singapour
2019-2022
Head of Africa and Middle East markets, overseeing multisector initiatives, strategic client management, and the preparation of complex bids. Led and coached business development teams, secured major projects, and acted as an expert advisor to governments, international institutions, and regional organizations.
Deputy director - Urban Planning & Design Department
Surbana Jurong Consultants - Singapour
2014-2019
Head of Africa and Middle East markets in urban, industrial and Smart City development, overseeing the full cycle of technical and financial proposals. Provided advisory on master planning, feasibility studies and economic analyses, coordinated Group entities across three continents, and managed official foreign delegation programmes in Singapore. Secured major projects in over ten countries, covering urban planning, infrastructure, pedestrian corridors, industrial zones and regional development.
Founder and Managing Associate
CGPI CONSULTING - France
2008-2014
CGPI Consulting is an IT services company based in France, providing project management consulting, technology, and information services. Responsible for overall strategy and the entire sales cycle.
IT Manager
Groupe Financière du Capitole - France
2001-2008
Ranked among the top five wealth management firms in France, the group operates six offices and serves 1,500 clients, with more than €300M in assets under management. Responsible for overseeing all technological operations of the group, working in direct collaboration with the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer.”
Education· 7
Global Diplomacy - Diplomacy in the Modern World
University of London
2021
UN-Habitat International Leaders in Urban Governance Program/Centre for Liveable Cities and Singapore Cooperation Program
UN-Habitat
2019
Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics
World Bank
2019
Using critical thinking and analytical skills
Workforce Development Agency of Singapore
2015
Measuring and planning your performance and behavior
Workforce Development Agency of Singapore
2015
DESS Miage (IT Methods Applied to Management)
University of Paul Sabatier Toulouse III -France
2000-2001
IT Methods Applied to Management Ingineer
University of Paul Sabatier Toulouse III - France
Affiliations· 2
Connect Africa
Member of the committee
2021-2024Embassy of Madagascar in Japan
Focal point for the Malagasy diaspora in Singapore
2019-2022
