Ange Bakeba
Vienna,VA
Summary
Dynamic and visionary leader with 20 years of experience in satellite telecommunications, demonstrating a proven ability to drive substantial and profitable growth for prestigious multi-million dollar U.S. and European firms across Africa. Expertise in sales and negotiation, complemented by a strong capacity to inspire and motivate teams while effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously. Recognized for fostering collaborative environments that enhance performance and deliver exceptional results. Bilingual in French and English, enabling seamless communication in diverse markets and enhancing cross-cultural collaboration.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO & Coach Executive
Voice of Victory LLC
2025 - Current
- Founder and Director of Voice of Victory Career Coaching.
- Coaching for female executives and entrepreneurs in leadership, negotiation, and strategic positioning.
- Design of professional transformation programs (F.I.R.E. Framework).
- Support for career advancement, salary negotiations, and executive transitions.
- Development of training programs, conferences, and personalized coaching.
Vice President of Sales
Wireless Data Communication Networks (WDCOM)
2020 - Current
- Proven ability to deliver informed, actionable counsel to senior government officials, security agencies, and international partners.
- Strategist and advisory for telecommunication defense strategy.
- Secured revenue for the LEO satellite equipment for a major telco player in DRC.
- Secured partnership for LEOsatellite equipment's distribution in the Central Africa region
- Secured contract for fiber expansion network in Ivory Coast.
Director Sales, Africa (Sub-Sahara)
Comtech Satellites Networks Technologies
2021 - 2023
- Secured revenue for telecom platform supporting broadband and surveillance for Migration Services in the Central Africa region.
- Secured agreement to deploy telecom equipment for Kenya Intelligence Service and civil aviation infrastructure system.
- Successfully positioned Comtech Military Coms in Uganda and Nigeria.
- Developed channel partner program with a potential future grow of over $2 million over Africa.
- Secured over millions USD of revenue with MNO and telco operators in DRC, Kenya, and South Africa, including a market expansion in Ghana.
- Positioning of strategic military telecommunications equipment in West Africa.
Chief Operation Officer
Global Development Company USA-LLC
01.2020 - 2021
- Opened 4 mining operations in Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, DRC and Uganda, with a gold quality of 96%-98% purity.
- Partnership with major mining equipment manufacturer in South Africa and logistic companies.
- Secured an -exclusivity supplier contract for gold with a UAE major trading company.
Sales Director, Africa
SES Networks
2017 - 2019
- Secured the award of a network deployment in Mali, to support e-government initiatives- projects worth over $10 million total contract value.
- Coordinate deployment of telecom infrastructure with multi-agency security assessments for national and regional security operations, ensuring alignment with government priorities in Mali.
- Successful negotiation of credit and collection program, with over $2millions recovery revenue, through team leadership and cross functional collaboration.
- Successfully secured revenue of over $10 million for MEO connectivity and infrastructure in Niger.
Sales Manager and Sales Director- Central Africa
Intelsat Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Successfully initiated, developed, and implemented the first solar energy generated rural connectivity deployment in Central African Republic, with a revenue of over $4 million.
- Increased sales growth and market expansion through new client acquisition, MNO and telco in DRC, worth over $4 million.
- Secured renewal with major customers, with a total contract value of $2 million and an overachievement of sales quota for 4 consecutive years.
- Successfully represented the Intelsat brand in DRC, Congo B, Central Africa Republic and Chad.
Education
Master in Business Administration - Leadership and Sustainability
University of Cumbria
United Kingdom01.2019
Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
01.2019
Skills
- Interagency & International Coordination
- Security Threat Mitigation
- Planning Briefing & High-Level Reporting
- Satellite Telecommunication
- Military Coms
- Business Strategy
- Business Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Business Development
- Team and Customer Relationship Management
Certification
- Certificate in Business Management - Institute of Business Management
- Certificate in Marketing - University of Cape Town
- National Diploma Certificate in IT Governance - University of Pretoria
LANGUAGES
English - Full Professional Proficiency
French - Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Chief Operation Officer
Global Development Company USA-LLC
01.2020 - 2021
Sales Manager and Sales Director- Central Africa
Intelsat Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2016
Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
CEO & Coach Executive
Voice of Victory LLC
2025 - Current
Vice President of Sales
Wireless Data Communication Networks (WDCOM)
2020 - Current
Director Sales, Africa (Sub-Sahara)
Comtech Satellites Networks Technologies
2021 - 2023
Sales Director, Africa
SES Networks
2017 - 2019
Master in Business Administration - Leadership and Sustainability
University of Cumbria
SUPPORTED CAUSES
CRC cares
AWARDS
100% Club Award: Outstanding Sales Achievement (2017) - SES Networks
INTERESTS
Reading, Public Speaking