Pierre-Alexandre ASSOU

Pierre-Alexandre ASSOU

Co-fondateur, Directeur Général

Practitioner Expert
Biography

Pierre-Alexandre Assou is an entrepreneur and investor dedicated to advancing sustainable mobility in Francophone Africa. A graduate of emlyon business school, he began his career in finance within major international institutions before moving into private equity.

In 2017, he joined Adenia Partners, where he spent several years supporting the growth of African companies across various industries. His work involved strategic development, governance, operational oversight, and value creation within portfolio companies.

In 2025, he co-founded Flot., an initiative focused on sustainable mobility in Côte d’Ivoire. The company provides ride-hailing drivers with an innovative model enabling them to become owners of electric vehicles, contributing to increased income, reduced operational costs, and lower environmental impact.

A pragmatic and impact-driven leader, Pierre-Alexandre promotes an approach to development that combines economic performance, technological innovation, and social inclusion. He also engages in mentoring and educational initiatives, sharing his expertise in entrepreneurship, finance, and leadership with students and young professionals.

Professional Experience· 5
  • Co-Founder | CEO _Flot

    Flot

    Avril 2025 - Present

  • Board Member_Groupe Erium

    Groupe ERIUM

    Aout 2024 - Mars 2025

  • Investment Manager _Adenia Partners Côte d'Ivoire

    Adenia Partners

    2017 - 2025

  • Board Member_OMOA Group

    OMOA Group

    2021-2024

  • Board Member_ADEMAT

    ADEMAT

    2019- 2021

Education· 2
  • MSc in Management, Corporate finance

    EMLYON Business School

  • Post-Graduate Programme in Management (Exchange student)

    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Biography

Pierre-Alexandre Assou is an entrepreneur and investor dedicated to advancing sustainable mobility in Francophone Africa. A graduate of emlyon business school, he began his career in finance within major international institutions before moving into private equity.

In 2017, he joined Adenia Partners, where he spent several years supporting the growth of African companies across various industries. His work involved strategic development, governance, operational oversight, and value creation within portfolio companies.

In 2025, he co-founded Flot., an initiative focused on sustainable mobility in Côte d’Ivoire. The company provides ride-hailing drivers with an innovative model enabling them to become owners of electric vehicles, contributing to increased income, reduced operational costs, and lower environmental impact.

A pragmatic and impact-driven leader, Pierre-Alexandre promotes an approach to development that combines economic performance, technological innovation, and social inclusion. He also engages in mentoring and educational initiatives, sharing his expertise in entrepreneurship, finance, and leadership with students and young professionals.

Professional Experience
  • Co-Founder | CEO _Flot

    Flot

    Avril 2025 - Present

  • Board Member_Groupe Erium

    Groupe ERIUM

    Aout 2024 - Mars 2025

  • Investment Manager _Adenia Partners Côte d'Ivoire

    Adenia Partners

    2017 - 2025

  • Board Member_OMOA Group

    OMOA Group

    2021-2024

  • Board Member_ADEMAT

    ADEMAT

    2019- 2021

Education
  • MSc in Management, Corporate finance

    EMLYON Business School

  • Post-Graduate Programme in Management (Exchange student)

    Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad