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Entrepreneur and financial ratings executive

Stanislas Zézé

Founder and president of Bloomfield Investment Corporation

Stanislas Zézé is an Ivorian entrepreneur and the founder of Bloomfield Investment Corporation, a financial ratings agency created in 2007. The company began its ratings operations in 2009. It has been accredited in the UMOA financial market since 2011 and in Rwanda’s financial market since July 2015. In May 2026, the African Development Bank identified him as president of Bloomfield Investment Corporation.1,2,4

01 · The profile

Background & perspective

Stanislas Zézé founded Bloomfield Investment Corporation in Côte d’Ivoire. Created in 2007, the company began its financial ratings operations in 2009. Its core business assesses credit risk for companies, financial institutions, public entities, sovereigns and securities. Bloomfield’s 2024 transparency report names him as both chairman of the board and chief executive officer.2,4

His public work connects risk analysis, economic information and entrepreneurship. In a 2018 interview published by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, he explains that a company should first answer a real need, structure its governance and make its offer attractive before seeking financing. He also presents access to reliable information about sectors and countries as an important condition for investment in Africa.4

02 · Verified landmarks

The journey in a few dates

A selective timeline established from identified sources.

2007

Founds Bloomfield Investment Corporation

Creates a company in Côte d’Ivoire focused on financial ratings and risk analysis.2,4

2009

Begins ratings operations

Bloomfield begins its financial ratings activities two years after its creation.2

2011

Receives UMOA market accreditation

Bloomfield is accredited to operate in the regional financial market of the West African Monetary Union.2

2015

Extends its accreditation to Rwanda

Bloomfield receives approval in July to operate in Rwanda’s financial market.2

2026

Leads Bloomfield Investment Corporation

The African Development Bank identifies him as company president for its 2026 Annual Meetings.1

03 · Ooléle

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04 · Transparency

Profile sources

  1. 01Zézé StanislasBanque africaine de développement
  2. 02Rapport de transparence pour l’année 2024Bloomfield Investment Corporation
  3. 03Stanislas ZézéChoiseul Africa
  4. 04Is Africa the Investment Location of the Future?Friedrich Naumann Foundation