Governance & Leadership
Active board and leadership positions across technology, investment, and international development — guided by the conviction that effective governance is the foundation of sustainable transformation.
OVYNA
Board Chair
Leading governance and strategic direction for OVYNA's mission to advance technology-driven economic development across Africa.
MUSA Asset Management
Board Chair
Overseeing investment strategy and governance for a diversified asset management firm focused on emerging market opportunities.
TechFides
Founder & Board Chair
Founded and leads TechFides, a sovereign AI infrastructure company delivering compliant AI solutions for regulated industries including Legal, Medical, Auto, and Trades.
American Business Council Gabon
Co-Chair (Founding)
Co-founded the council to facilitate bilateral trade, investment, and business development between the United States and Gabon.
Governance Philosophy
Effective governance is not about control — it is about creating the conditions in which organizations can take informed risks, move decisively, and build trust with stakeholders. In an era of rapid AI adoption, boards must evolve from passive oversight to active strategic partnership.
Jacques brings this philosophy to every board he serves, advocating for governance structures that are rigorous enough to ensure accountability and flexible enough to enable innovation.