(Business in Cameroon) – Tradex Guinée Équatoriale S.A. (Tradex GE S.A.) has appointed Alain Francis Ngondi Owona as interim managing director, replacing Georges Bassalang Bolembe. The decision was made on November 7, 2025, in Douala, during an extraordinary board meeting chaired by Emmanuel Patrick Mvondo, chairman of the board.
The appointment comes as Tradex strengthens its presence in Equatorial Guinea, expanding its distribution network and diversifying its petroleum product portfolio.
Before his new role, Ngondi Owona served as deputy managing director of the subsidiary. A long-time member of the company’s board since its creation until April 2025, he has over 15 years of experience with the group, including as chief financial officer from 2009 to 2024.
A graduate in advanced accounting and financial studies from INTEC (Paris) and holder of a DESS/Master in business administration from the University of Poitiers, he is described as a rigorous professional. He has also served on the boards of Tradex Chad and Tradex CAR.
Tradex established operations in Equatorial Guinea in 2019 and opened its first service station in Malabo in 2021. Four years later, its network includes ten stations across Malabo, Bata, and Mongomo.
This management transition emphasizes operational continuity to support an accelerated expansion plan. The main challenge will be maintaining the pace of new openings, ensuring supply reliability and service quality, and consolidating market share in a competitive environment.
