Modeste AGONNOUDE
CIO | Energy & Digital Transformation Advisor | Former ENGIE Executive
Executive Summary
Senior technology and digital transformation leader with 30+ years of experience across energy, infrastructure, and regulated industries. Former Group CDIO at ENGIE Africa, managing multi-country portfolios, $25M+ budgets, and complex B2B and operational platforms.
Expert in energy software ecosystems (pricing, portfolio, billing/settlement), cloud and data platforms, and governance frameworks. Recognized for aligning technology with revenue growth, risk management, compliance, and scalable market expansion across developed and emerging markets.
Core Expertise
Professional Experience
RMS International Group – Founder & CEO / Group CIO & CTO
2024–Present | Europe & West Africa
Lead digital, infrastructure, and technology strategy across energy, connectivity, enterprise software, education, and infrastructure.
ENGIE SA – Business Unit Africa | Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO)
2018–2024 | Africa
Defined IT and digital strategy across 20 countries; led enterprise platforms supporting B2B operations. Delivered $10M cost savings, +40% service availability, GDPR/ISO 27001/NIS2 compliance.
ENGIE SA – CDIO & Chief of Staff to the CEO
2015–2018
Generated $20M+ in new opportunities via public-private partnerships and smart-grid / energy-IT modernization.
BULL SA – Group CIO & Program Director
1996–2008
Managed 50 IT experts and a $25M budget; delivered hybrid cloud modernization (–35% downtime, –15% carbon footprint).
Education & Certifications
- Chief Technology Officer – MIT Professional Education (2024)
- Cloud Computing – Texas McCombs School of Business (2023)
- MBA in International Business – Ecole des Ponts Business School (2012)
- Master's in Computer Engineering – CNAM Paris (1996)
- Certifications: PMP, ISO 27001, ITIL, DevSecOps, SASE, Green IT, MCSE, AWS, Azure, GCP
Languages
French (native), English (fluent)
Senior Advisory Roles
GuidePoint
Senior Advisor – Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation
Expertify
Senior Advisor – Energy & IT Strategy
Dialectica
Senior Advisor – Due Diligence & Market Analysis