Chairman & CEO

Ali Konate

Visionary Entrepreneur & Business Leader

A distinguished businessman with over four decades of experience, Ali Konate has founded and led numerous successful enterprises across Africa and the Middle East, creating hundreds of jobs and driving economic growth.

Dubai, UAE & Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ali Konate - Chairman & CEO of Kangala Holding
40+
Years of Experience
12+
Companies Founded
100s
Employees Hired
3
Continents

A Legacy of Entrepreneurship

Ali Konate is a visionary entrepreneur who began his business journey in the 1980s. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, he has built an impressive portfolio of companies spanning multiple industries including luxury vehicles, public transportation, infrastructure construction, aviation, hydrocarbons, and specialized vehicles.

Today, he leads more than a dozen successful companies across the world, employing hundreds of people and contributing significantly to economic development in Africa and the Middle East. His business acumen, combined with his dedication to creating sustainable employment opportunities, has established him as one of the most respected business leaders in the region.

Leadership Qualities

Team Player10/10
Efficiency10/10
Communication10/10
Creativity10/10
Leadership10/10

Languages

Dioula
Mother Tongue
French
Excellent
English
Intermediate

Technical Skills

Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Email
Outlook
Internet

Business Journey

From humble beginnings in 1995 to leading a global business empire, explore the milestones that define Ali Konate's remarkable entrepreneurial journey.

Al Asbar ASE

United Arab Emirates
2023

Special purpose committed vehicles, safari and extreme off-roading vehicles, and armored ambulances.

KGL Transport and Hydrocarbons

Burkina Faso
2023

Fuel purchase and transportation, fuel stations for heavy vehicles, and convenience stores.

Kangala Express Air Cargo

UAE / Burkina Faso
2023

International transport and cargo services for goods and equipment across the world.

Kangala Group

Burkina Faso
2023

Buildings and public works, mines and quarries, hydrological development, drilling, and air transport.

Kangala Air Express SA

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
2023

Air transport of goods and passengers, business jets, airplane rental, and logistics.

Ali Konate Establishment

Burkina Faso
2020

Gold extraction, precious metals mining, exploitation and exploration, general trade, and import-export.

Kangala SARL

Burkina Faso
2014

Buildings and public works, road and bridge construction, schools and hospitals development.

Konadistribution

Burkina Faso
2001

Water tanks and filtration, rental of heavy equipment and drilling materials.

Konate and Brothers

Burkina Faso
1995

Import and sales of vehicles from USA/Europe, spare parts, large machinery, antiques and art.

Personal Interests

Football
🏇
Horse Racing
🎯
Hunting
"Success is not just about building businesses; it's about creating opportunities, empowering communities, and leaving a lasting positive impact on the world around us."
Ali Konate
Ali Konate
Chairman & CEO, Kangala Holding

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