Karim Abdoul BANDE
President of the Jury – PADIS SWISS AWARDS
President of the Jury
Karim Abdoul BANDE
Managing Partner of IST – UBS Ouaga 2000 Campuses
Salomon Conseils
20+
Years of experience
3
Schools managed
1
Book published
"Success is not a coincidence, it is built, worked on and normalized. That is the meaning of my commitment to the PADIS SWISS AWARDS."
Biography
Karim Abdoul BANDE is an emblematic figure of leadership and training in Burkina Faso. He is Managing Partner of the IST – UBS Ouaga 2000 Campuses, two business schools in technology (IST) and management (UBS) delivering Bachelor's and Master's degrees. He also holds the positions of Chairman of the Board of Directors of FIL INFOS Television in Burkina Faso and General Director of Salomon Conseils (training, recruitment, coaching). A recognized coach and trainer, he has solid expertise in marketing, management, leadership and personal development. He is a founding member and Vice-President of the association Formateurs Associés du Burkina Faso (FORA BF). Karim Abdoul BANDE is also the author of the successful book "Banaliser le succès", a work that inspires many entrepreneurs and executives across Africa.
Areas of expertise
Functions and commitments
Jury Presidency
PADIS SWISS AWARDS 2026
As President of the Jury, he guarantees the integrity and relevance of the deliberations to reward African excellence.
School Direction
IST – UBS Ouaga 2000 Campuses
Two business schools in technology and management training future executives.
Board of Directors
FIL INFOS Television
Chairman of the Board, he contributes to the development of media.
Professional Association
Formateurs Associés du Burkina Faso (FORA BF)
Founding member & Vice-President. Promotion of vocational training and skills development.
Consulting Firm
Salomon Conseils
General Director. Training, recruitment, coaching for companies and institutions.
Author
"Banaliser le succès"
Inspiring book on leadership and personal success.