"I am a big believer in diversity and difference of opinion and perspectives, as unique experiences contribute immense value and helps us see beyond our differences to the core of our humanity. I think a programmes like AGYLE is important to leverage different ideologies, cultural experiences, and expertise to develop creative, inclusive and novel ideas that make the world a better place."
Marie-Reine Seshie is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kola Market, a B2B eCommerce platform helping small businesses in Africa stock the right products, sell out and access financing.
She has over a decade of experience on the continent, driving results for SMEs and startups. Prior to starting Kola Market, Marie-Reine was Head of Marketing for Jumia in Ghana where she led campaigns to make Jumia one of the most downloaded shopping apps in the country. She also worked for 5+ years in the banking sector, developing tools and systems to manage over $100million annual credit portfolio. She also worked as a management consultant, helping SMEs audit their business strategies and redesign new ones to help them grow faster and more efficiently.
When she is not working, you can find her tending to her plants, or singing. She is an avid lover and singer of chorale/opera music.
