Malagasy businessman Ylias Akbaraly is among the hundred personalities having contributed to the transformation of Africa in 2023, according to the ranking established by Financial Afrik magazine. This distinction highlights his leadership and commitment to the socio-economic development of the continent.
As Chairman of the Redland Group, owning companies such as Thomson Broadcast, GatesAir and the Sipromad Group, Ylias Akbaraly embodies an ambitious vision for Africa’s future. Among the initiatives he launched on the continent through the group and in particular its international subsidiaries, the democratization of digital terrestrial television (DTT) across the continent, thus moving from analog to digital broadcasting systems. This is expected to drive the growth of e-commerce by providing businesses with a platform to promote and sell their products. It will also contribute to financial inclusion by enabling people to access financial services through integrated digital platforms, while creating employment opportunities in the technology and digital content production sectors.
The Redland group claims to have marked an important step in achieving its vision through this recognition by Financial Afrik.
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