Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard Explained

Nicolas Pompigne Mognard
Birth Date:3 November 1975
Birth Place:Valence d'Agen, France
Nationality:French and Gabonese
Occupation:Founder, chairman and 100% owner of APO Group, Angel investor
Years Active:2005–present
Website:http://www.pompigne-mognard.com
Children:2 daughters, 1 son

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (born November 3, 1975) is a Franco-Gabonese self-made entrepreneur,[1] [2] and angel investor. A former journalist,[3] [4] he is the founder and chairman of APO Group.

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is a Senior Advisory Board member of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business,[5] a member of the Advisory Board of the African Energy Chamber (AEC),[6] and member of the Advisory Board of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF),[7] the premier hotel investment conference in Africa. He is also member of the Advisor Board of the EurAfrican Forum, an action-oriented platform that aims to foster stronger collaboration between Europe and Africa.[8]

APO Group is the main Official Sponsor of World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa,[9] [10] [11] the public relations agency of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in Africa,[12] and Getty Images' strategic partner in Africa and the Middle East.[13]

According to the American business magazine Forbes,[14] APO Group has an annual turnover of several million dollars.[15] [16] [17]

According to The Vanguard (Nigeria), APO Group has experienced a record growth of 60% in 2018.[18]

Career

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is currently chairman and 100% owner of APO Group. According to the American business magazine Forbes, Pompigne-Mognard is focusing on delivering high-level counsel for APO Group clients and developing his own investment fund dedicated to Africa.[19]

Rugby

In November 2017, the company he owns, APO Group, became the Main Official Sponsor of World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa.[20] [21]

In May 2018, Nicolas unveiled the Rugby Africa Gold Cup perpetual trophy, also known as the Africa Cup[22] – a Rugby World Cup qualifier – during the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress in Brussels,[23] in the presence of Abdelaziz Bougja, President of Rugby Africa, Gianni Merlo and President of the International Sports Press Association, AIPS[Italian].[24]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2018/12/07/the-gabonese-journalist-who-built-a-multi-million-dollar-media-relations-company/#77386bc47417 The Gabonese Journalist Who Built A Multi-Million Dollar Media Relations Company
  2. https://www.pulse.ng/bi/strategy/the-founder-of-apo-group-one-of-the-biggest-media-relations-companies-in-africa/xv6cd15 The founder of APO Group, one of the biggest media relations companies in Africa, shares his best advice for everyone who wants to build a media company
  3. https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/188/15/187161.html APO founder talks about his meteoric media journey
  4. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2019/02/22/unleashing-africas-potential-with-nicolas-pompigne-mognard/ Unleashing Africa’s potential with Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard
  5. https://taarifa.rw/canada-africa-chamber-of-business-appoints-nicolas-pompigne-mognard-as-senior-board-advisor/ Canada-Africa Chamber Of Business Appoints Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard As Senior Board Advisor
  6. https://africabusinesscommunities.com/news/african-energy-chamber-appoints-apo-group-founder-and-chairman-nicolas-pompigne-mognard-to-its-advisory-board/ African Energy Chamber appoints APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board
  7. https://www.ahif.com/programme#ab Africa Hotel Investment Forum Advisory Board
  8. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/apo/2019/03/11/eurafrican-forum-appoints-nicolas-pompigne-mognard-to-its-advisory-board/ EurAfrican Forum appoints Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board
  9. https://www.gettyimages.pt/evento/group-becomes-the-official-partner-of-world-rugbys-african-association-rugby-africa-775074089#nicolas-pompignemognard-founder-and-ceo-of-apo-group-and-abdelaziz-picture-id873561766 Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and CEO of APO Group and Abdelaziz Bougja, Chairman of World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa during the signing ceremony of the agreement under which APO Group becomes the main Official Sponsor of Rugby Africa, at Royal Garden Hotel on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for APO Group)
  10. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/apo/2017/11/13/apo-group-becomes-the-official-partner-of-world-rugbys-african-association-rugby-africa/ APO Group becomes the Official Partner of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa
  11. http://www.africanews.com/2019/03/01/rugby-africa-to-continue-grounbreaking-partnership-with-apo-group/ Rugby Africa to continue groundbreaking partnership with APO Group
  12. https://www.prweek.com/article/1670383/pr-pro-needed-jumpshot-optional-nba-looks-africa-league-comms-leader PR pro needed, jumpshot optional: NBA looks for Africa league comms leader
  13. Web site: Getty Images and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership. Global Banking & Finance Review. June 3, 2019. 3 June 2019.
  14. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2018/12/07/the-gabonese-journalist-who-built-a-multi-million-dollar-media-relations-company/#77386bc47417 The Gabonese Journalist Who Built A Multi-Million Dollar Media Relations Company
  15. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/02/apo-group-is-perfectly-positioned-to-facilitate-strategic-communication/ “APO Group is perfectly positioned to facilitate strategic communication”
  16. https://www.pulse.ng/bi/strategy/how-nicolas-pompigne-mognard-built-apo-group-into-a-multi-million-dollar-firm-and-one/t26gy83 How Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard built APO Group into a multi-million dollar firm and one of the most important media companies in Africa
  17. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/magazine/Nicolas-Pompigne-Mognard-journalist-who-built-a--big-ticket-firm/434746-5051708-x9t8e3/index.html The journalist who built a big-ticket firm
  18. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/02/apo-group-is-perfectly-positioned-to-facilitate-strategic-communication/ “APO Group is perfectly positioned to facilitate strategic communication”
  19. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2018/12/07/the-gabonese-journalist-who-built-a-multi-million-dollar-media-relations-company/#77386bc47417 The Gabonese Journalist Who Built A Multi-Million Dollar Media Relations Company
  20. https://www.gettyimages.pt/evento/group-becomes-the-official-partner-of-world-rugbys-african-association-rugby-africa-775074089#nicolas-pompignemognard-founder-and-ceo-of-apo-group-and-abdelaziz-picture-id873561766 Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and CEO of APO Group and Abdelaziz Bougja, Chairman of World Rugby's African association, Rugby Africa during the signing ceremony of the agreement under which APO Group becomes the main Official Sponsor of Rugby Africa, at Royal Garden Hotel on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for APO Group)
  21. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/apo/2017/11/13/apo-group-becomes-the-official-partner-of-world-rugbys-african-association-rugby-africa/ APO Group becomes the Official Partner of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa
  22. [Africa Cup#The Rugby Africa Gold Cup perpetual trophy|The Rugby Africa Gold Cup perpetual trophy]
  23. http://www.aipsmedia.com/2018/05/08/22784/rugby-africa-abdelaziz-bougja-abdelaziz-bougja New Rugby Africa Gold Cup's perpetual trophy - unveiled at AIPS Congress in Brussels
  24. Web site: AIPS Media - Executive Committee. 15 September 2012.

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