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Ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam Runs for Ivory Coast President

4/19/2025

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Tidjane Thiam, the former CEO of Credit Suisse, is stepping into the political arena as he campaigns for the presidency in Côte d'Ivoire's upcoming October election, representing the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast. After renouncing his French citizenship, the 62-year-old ran unopposed in the primary, but he may face a formidable challenge from incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, who is vying for a fourth term.

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Tidjane Thiam, the former CEO of Credit Suisse, is stepping into the political arena as he campaigns for the presidency in Côte d'Ivoire's upcoming October election, representing the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast. After renouncing his French citizenship, the 62-year-old ran unopposed in the primary, but he may face a formidable challenge from incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, who is vying for a fourth term.