Leadership

Strategic Leadership and Transaction Execution Across Global Capital Markets and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Latyr Diop

Latyr Diop

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Latyr Diop is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arthemis Capital Ltd. He works at the intersection of global capital and high-growth investment opportunities, advising corporates, financial institutions and investors on capital raising, mergers & acquisitions and strategic transactions across Africa and other growth markets.

Through disciplined structuring, strong partnerships and long-term vision, he leads the firm in connecting international capital with high-impact investment opportunities across emerging markets.

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Professional Background

Over the past two decades, Latyr has held senior leadership roles within leading pan-African banking institutions where he led complex financing initiatives and built strong relationships with global investors, development finance institutions and corporate leaders.

Leadership Highlights

20+ Years
Corporate and investment banking experience
€20 Billion+
Capital mobilised across African markets
Sovereign
Institutional advisory mandates across growth markets
Global
International investor network and strategic relationships

Additional Roles

Founder & Chairman of Artemis Group, Founder & Chairman of AgriBiz SAS, and Board Member at Keystones Partners Ltd.

Recognition

Recognised among the Top 100 Investment Bankers worldwide in 2023.

Latyr Diop
Arthemis Capital was created to connect international capital with high-impact investment opportunities across emerging markets.

Through disciplined structuring, strong partnerships and long-term vision, the firm remains focused on supporting economic transformation and sustainable growth.

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