About us
Our history
Almost
10 YEARS AGO
Our Founder saw in solar energy an incredible opportunity for rural households to access a clean and reliable energy that would unleash the potential of millions of people and drive sustainable economic growth in remote areas in Africa.
End
2015
Izili was founded by Baobab Group as an independent entity and is now active in 6 African countries : Senegal, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Benin and Burkina Faso.
Now
In early 2025, Biolite became the majority shareholder of Izili. In addition to our historical partnership with Baobab Group, we have forged strategic partnerships with other MFIs, international companies and Telco operators to continue our growth and provide a wide range of life-changing products to households and entrepreneurs in Africa. In 2026 Qotto group joins Izili.
Our vision
Our mission
We are the life partner of millions of people across Africa; we deliver quality products to all, including at the last mile, through financing solutions.
Our team
Our teams ensure the implementation of the strategic goals of Izili and support our subsidiaries in their growth, providing guidance and expertise.
Kolawole Osinowo
CEO
Sandrine Marmolejo
COO
Camille Consigny
CFO
Samuel Toko
Head of IT
Nicolas Borrel
Business dev coordinator
Paul de Magnitot
Lead Data
Ndeye Aissatou Niang
Internal Control Coordinator
Laurie Maitenaz
Communications Manager & CSR
Tahin Razafimanantsoa
CEO Côte d'Ivoire
Magloire Ahouanmenou
CEO Senegal
Kolawole Oguntuase
CEO Nigeria
Guilla Lenne Venance
CEO Madagascar
Our governance
Izili is committed to leading by example, with rock-solid governance held to the very highest standards of competency, diversity and integrity.
Meet our supervisory board
Frank Braeken
Chairman
Gregory Durand
VP business dev. emerging markets Biolite
Julia Franklin
VP Global Operations Biolite
Derek Ewald B.
VP Strategy/CorpDev Biolite
Fabrice de Gaudemar
Co-founder Qotto
Kolawole Osinowo
CEO Izili Group
Our shareholders
BioLite is a social enterprise that develops and distributes off-grid energy products for people living beyond the traditional grid. Serving outdoor, home, and emerging markets, the self-reliant energy company has reached over 14.6 million users with innovative power, lighting, and cooking solutions.
Norfund is the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries. Our mission is to create jobs and to improve lives by investing in businesses that drive sustainable development.
Other financial partners
