Moustapha Diallo
Senior Consultant, Africa
I support large-scale strategic initiatives with a focus on project governance, energy systems, industrial development, and infrastructure delivery. I combine technical capabilities and strategic insight to deliver sustainable, efficient, and performance-driven solutions.
I specialize in energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects. I’m currently contributing to the Simandou project in Guinea, ensuring coordination, monitoring stakeholder commitments, and supporting government interests during the operational phase.
I have over 10 years of experience in industrial capital expenditure (CapEx) project management, energy systems, and decarbonization strategies across Europe and Africa. I’ve led complex investment programs, managed multidisciplinary teams, and delivered high-impact projects in energy, utilities, and heavy industry sectors.
My areas of expertise:
- Industrial CapEx programs
- Industrial operations and transformation
- Electricity transmission and distribution
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable energy integration
- Infrastructure modernization
Prior to joining CPCS, I worked with leading international organizations such as ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, Capgemini, GBFoods (Affinity), as well as with national utility Electricité de Guinée. I’ve delivered projects ranging from large-scale industrial transformations and energy innovation programs to national electricity sector modernization initiatives.
I’m fluent in French and professionally proficient in English.
Education
- PhD in Energy and Materials Engineering, CentraleSupélec, France
- Master’s in Materials and Processes for Energy, École Centrale Paris, France
- Degree in Industrial Process Engineering, École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs, Morocco
Publications
- “Wetting on Heterogeneous Metal-Oxides Patterned Surfaces by a Non-Reactive Liquid Metal”, Université Paris-Saclay, 2019
- “Wetting Dynamics of Liquid Lead and Zinc on Silica-Patterned Iron”, EUROMAT 2017
Patents
Innovative cooling system for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries, 2021
Fun facts
- Completed a paramilitary training program in Morocco
- Enjoy going on bike rides with my twin daughters
- Interested in geopolitics and discussions around Africa’s development and global affairs
Contact Moustapha
P: +1-613-237-2500
