Marchal Balou is an Ivorian entrepreneur widely recognized for his discipline, strategic foresight, and commitment to sustainable and inclusive development across Africa.
As the CEO of CELIUM Group S.A., a multi-sector company operating in construction, real estate, logistics, and services, he has become one of the leading figures driving Côte d’Ivoire’s urban and economic transformation.
He holds a European Higher Diploma in Marketing (DESEM) from ESICAD, Montpellier, and completed the prestigious Advanced Management Program (AMP) at IESE Business School, Barcelona — one of the world’s top executive leadership programs.
Beyond business, Marchal Balou is the founder of M. Balou Incubator, a leadership and mentorship initiative dedicated to shaping a new generation of African builders rooted in faith, discipline, and responsibility.
His philosophy stands on three enduring pillars:
• Faith as a compass,
• Discipline as a foundation,
• Transmission as a duty to future generations.
