WHO ARE WE?

DRC Executive Network is an exclusive professional platform that connects executive leaders, senior managers, entrepreneurs, and experts from the Congolese diaspora with the goal of fostering strategic collaborations, driving economic innovation, and positioning Congolese businesses on international financial markets. It also aims to mobilize the talents and resources of the diaspora, support the growth of local businesses, and lay the foundation for transformative projects, such as the creation of the DRC Stock Exchange, to build a prosperous economic future for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Our Founders

Jean Pierre Tshienda, Founder and Executive Director of Critical Metals PLC, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, is a visionary committed to integrating Congolese companies into international financial markets.
With his extensive expertise in natural resources and financial markets, he plays a pivotal role in supporting public and private enterprises in the DRC to access financing and growth opportunities in London.

His flagship project, the creation of the DRC Stock Exchange, aims to establish a national stock market capable of driving economic development by facilitating structured financing for local businesses. Jean Pierre Tshienda is confident that this strategic initiative will strengthen transparency, competitiveness, and trust in both the private and public sectors of the DRC, while positioning the country as a key player in Africa's economic landscape.

Freddy Mutshipayi, Co-founder and CEO of Congo Connect, is an entrepreneur committed to transforming the economy of the DRC.
With his leadership in business development, he plays a key role in the strategic and operational management of the DRC Executive Network platform.

Our Vision

To build a powerful network that connects local Congolese talent and the diaspora to stimulate economic innovation, facilitate access to financial markets, and create a prosperous future for the DRC.

Our Mission

• Connect the professional elite: Facilitate exchanges between leaders, investors, and experts.
• Promote economic innovation: Support innovative projects and strategic initiatives.
• Access financial markets: Provide guidance towards the London Stock Exchange while laying the groundwork for a national stock exchange (DRC Stock Exchange).

Our Activities

1. Strategic Networking:

• We bring leaders together through exclusive events and facilitate personalized connections using our intelligent algorithm.

2. Access to Financial Markets:

• We assist Congolese companies in their integration into the London Stock Exchange, enabling them to raise capital and attract international investors.
  
  We lay the foundations for the DRC Stock Exchange, a national stock market designed to boost structured financing for local businesses.

3. Project Bank:

• We enable the publication and consultation of strategic projects seeking funding through our Project Bank. We connect investors with ambitious project initiators to turn growth opportunities into reality.

4. Project Bank:

• Discover projects ready for funding in key sectors. Connect your projects with investors and strategic partners.

5. Exclusive Events:

• Attend international conferences and economic forums.
  Participate in webinars on global opportunities and trends.
  Engage in strategic discussions with influential leaders.

6. Diaspora Mobilization:

• We mobilize the talents and resources of the Congolese diaspora to contribute to the development of the DRC.
  We encourage strategic investments and the transfer of key skills to local businesses.
  We strengthen collaborations between diaspora experts and local economic players.
  Together, we build bridges for a prosperous and sustainable future.

DRC Executive Network is more than just a professional platform: it is a catalyst for economic and strategic opportunities for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Driven by an ambitious vision and led by experienced leaders, we connect local talent and the diaspora, facilitate access to international financial markets, and lay the foundations for a solid and sustainable economic ecosystem.