Artefact, a global leader in data and artificial intelligence, is strengthening its footprint across Africa with the development of new activities in Côte d’Ivoire and the opening of a new office in Abidjan. This expansion complements its existing hubs in Casablanca, Morocco, and Cape Town, South Africa, bringing Artefact Africa’s total workforce to over 200 employees.
Artefact’s journey into Africa began in 2020, led by Ghita Ammor, its founder, who became Managing Partner of Artefact Morocco in September 2022. In 2023, Médéric Chomel, former Chief Data Officer at Orange France and École Polytechnique graduate, joined as Managing Partner for Africa. Under his leadership, Artefact Africa has established a strong presence across Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Egypt, and Madagascar.
“Strengthening our presence in Côte d’Ivoire is a strategic step that allows us to better serve our clients in Francophone Africa. We look forward to working alongside ambitious local companies to deploy AI solutions that are both innovative and relevant to their specific challenges,” said Chomel.
The new Abidjan office will be led by Fabrice Zapfack, who will oversee the Ivorian branch. This addition to Artefact’s African footprint reflects its commitment to fostering a robust tech ecosystem on the continent.
“By establishing Artefact in Côte d’Ivoire, we are reaffirming our ambition to contribute to the rise of a bold African tech ecosystem–one that innovates and takes control of its data. Our vision is clear: to combine global excellence with deep knowledge of local realities, and to build sustainable, tailor-made solutions. It is truly an honor to contribute to inclusive growth driven by the talent of this continent,” said Zapfack.
Through this expansion, Artefact aims to accelerate AI adoption across various business operations and support the implementation of digital solutions along the entire value chain. This data and AI transformation is vital for helping clients improve productivity and competitiveness in Africa, leveraging both local expertise and the group’s global knowledge.
