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Salim Ismail

Ismail is the Chairman and CEO of Groupe Socata, a textile trading company founded in 1930 by Ismail’s father. Today, Groupe Socata is a vertically integrated design, fabric, and garment operation offering unique fashion solutions to African and European markets. The conglomerate is also involved in aquaculture and seafood distribution, and real estate.

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