Mariame Diakité
Founder & Managing Director of Diam Partners. Influence strategist, image and leadership specialist in West Africa.
A career built across three continents
Mariame Diakité built her expertise in Paris and London — where she lived for 12 years — before settling in Abidjan. This international background shapes an approach to consulting that is rare on the continent: demanding, culturally grounded and connected to global standards.
In 2013, she founded Diam Partners with a simple conviction: African leaders deserve support that matches their ambitions. For more than ten years, the firm has advised leaders, institutions and public figures in building their leadership, reputation and influence.
A discreet strategist whose results speak louder than noise.
More than ten years serving decision-makers
From founding the firm to chairing a historic women's football club, a career marked by a commitment to leadership and African excellence.
Our mission
Enabling our clients to increase their influence, strengthen their credibility and fully reveal their potential.
- 2013
Diam Partners founded — Abidjan
Consulting firm specialising in public relations, coaching and image.
- 2017
First African Football Symposium
A landmark event on the governance, development and influence of African football.
- 2020
Launch — Les Élites au Féminin
Women's leadership programme: 900+ beneficiaries. Supported by UN Women, the Ivorian Ministry of Women, L'Oréal Paris, Cisco, BNI.
- 2024
UNESCO Côte d'Ivoire partnership
Audience and active partnership around Sport, Education, Gender and Digital (SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10, 17).
- April 2026
President — Juventus FC de Yopougon
Heading the most successful women's football club in Côte d'Ivoire (15 national titles, 6 continental trophies). 100% female governance.
International standards serving Africa
University of Wales
MSc Marketing & Public Relations
Harvard University
Certification — Leadership & Management
University of Oxford
Certification — Strategy & Leadership
British School of Excellence
Certification — Professional excellence
A committed leader
African football governance
15 years of commitment. Adviser to candidates for the CAF, founder of the First African Football Symposium (2017), President of Juventus FC de Yopougon since April 2026.
Promoting women's leadership
Founder of the Les Élites au Féminin programme (900+ beneficiaries). Active partnerships with UN Women and the Ministry of Women, Family and Children.
West African development
Founding member of the CADIH network. Committed to digitalisation, vocational training and a new generation of African leaders.
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