# Banque Centrale Populaire leadership changes in Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/banque-centrale-populaire-leadership-changes-in-africa
> Updated: 2026-09-21T13:12:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has announced leadership transitions within its African subsidiaries. 

In Congo, Ibrahim Dohia Traoré has been selected as the new Director General of BCI Congo, succeeding André Gilles Ernest Collet. Traoré, who previously served as Executive Director of BCP International, brings 27 years of experience in banking and information technology to the role. His appointment is subject to regulatory approval and is intended to focus on technological transformation and commercial development.

In Cameroon, BCP has also implemented changes at BICEC, appointing Othmane Tajeddine, the head of international banking at BCP, to its board of directors. Tajeddine’s term is set to run until 2030. Additionally, shareholders renewed several board mandates and appointed Paul Essimi Ngono as deputy statutory auditor.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Banque Centrale Populaire announces leadership changes in Congo and Cameroon

Banque Centrale Populaire is appointing new leadership at its subsidiaries, including Ibrahim Dohia Traoré as Director General of BCI Congo and Othmane Tajeddine to the board of BICEC in Cameroon.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banque-centrale-populaire-announces-leadership-changes-in-congo-and-cameroon

### 2026-09-18: Ibrahim Dohia Traoré appointed Director General of BCI Congo

Ibrahim Dohia Traoré has been appointed Director General of BCI Congo, succeeding André Gilles Ernest Collet to lead technological and commercial transformation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibrahim-dohia-traor-appointed-director-general-of-bci-congo

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