Ex-Credit Suisse CEO Thiam Lays Out Plan for Ivory Coast Top Job
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Tidjane Thiam
Photographer: Hollie Adams/BloombergFormer Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam, who took office as leader of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party Wednesday, has mapped out the party’s strategy to return to power in the 2025 elections after 26 years in the wilderness.
The 61-year old former banker said he will strengthen internal democracy in the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast to promote inclusive decision-making and discipline, and will lead the party to “all the nooks and crannies” of the country to carry its message.