Biography
Luc MISSIDIMBAZI
Luc MISSIDIMBAZI is one of the key players in Africa's digital landscape. A visionary and builder of technological bridges, he is committed to a connected, inclusive Africa that is in control of its digital sovereignty.
Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience stratégique dans les télécommunications, Luc MISSIDIMBAZI allie expertise technique, vision politique et engagement continental. Ingénieur de formation, Cadre de l’administration congolaise, il a porté des projets d’envergure régionale (CAB, OSIANE, FASUCE) et contribué à la structuration de l’écosystème numérique africain.
With over 20 years of strategic experience in telecommunications, Luc MISSIDIMBAZI combines technical expertise, political vision, and continental commitment. An engineer by training and a Congolese government executive, he has led regional projects (CAB, OSIANE, FASUCE) and contributed to the structuring of the African digital ecosystem.
His candidacy embodies a clear ambition: to make connectivity a lever for unity, innovation, and autonomy for Africa.
With a human, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach, Luc MISSIDIMBAZI puts his leadership at the service of digital progress, closely aligned with the needs of states, institutions, and populations.
Identification civile
• Full name: MISSIDIMBAZI BANZOUZI Luc Jean Servais
• Nationality: Congolese
• Gender: Male
• Marital status: Married
• Languages: French, English
Career history
2024 – present
Adviser to the Prime Minister
Appointed by the Prime Minister, he becomes Head of the Telecommunications, Post and Digital Department of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Congo.
2016 - aujourd'hui
Conseiller du Premier Ministre
Nommé par le Premier Ministre, il devient Chef de département Télécommunications, Postes et Numérique de la primature de la République du Congo
2015 - 2016
Director of Projects and Strategic Planning at the Regulatory Agency for Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE)..
The ARPCE is one of the key institutions for digital development in the Republic of Congo.
2015 - 2016
Acting Director General of the National Directorate for New Technologies
National Directorate for New Technologies in the Republic of Congo
2015 - 2016
Acting Director General of the National Directorate for New Technologies
He holds the position of Acting Director General of the National Directorate for New Technologies.
2011 – 2016
National Coordinator of the Central African Backbone Project (CAB)
The CAB Project is a programme co-financed by the countries of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) and the World Bank.
2016 – 2017
Technical Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Technological Innovation, Republic of Congo
2015 - 2016
Technical Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Technological Innovation, Republic of Congo
2006 - 2010
Project Director – ECI Telecom
Alcatel in France and ECI Telecom Israel-France
2001 - 2005
Operations Manager – Neuf Cegetel
1999 – 2001
Operations Manager – Alcatel
International and Governance Activities
• Founder of Salon OSIANE (2016 to present)
• President of PRATIC (since 2015)
• Member of the AFPIF committee (2015–2022)
• ITU-D Rapporteur (2014–2022) Question 2.1 Broadband Development
• Member of the Governmental Advisory Committee – ICANN (2012–2016)
• Director: Congo Télécom, SOPECO, MTN Congo, GUOT, Digital Development Agency
• Frequent guest speaker at international conferences.
Values and leadership
Values
• Commitment: constant dedication to sustainable development and the public interest.
• Integrity: moral rigour, transparency and respect for ethical principles.
• Innovation: ability to drive change through relevant technological solutions.
• Inclusion: willingness to integrate all stakeholders, without discrimination.
• Excellence: constant pursuit of quality and performance.
• Sovereignty: defence of technological autonomy and African interests.
• Solidarity: commitment to joining forces for collective impact.
Leadership
• Strategic vision: ability to anticipate challenges and build a clear path forward.
• Collaborative leadership: ability to mobilise, listen to and unite various stakeholders.
• Continental influence: reach beyond national borders.
• Mobilisation capacity: effectiveness in leading multi-stakeholder projects.
• Agile decision-maker: responsiveness to complex digital and political issues.
• Transformational leader: driver of profound and lasting change.
