Tidjane Thiam launches campaign to lead Ivory Coast
Former Credit Suisse chief, Tidjane Thiam, has taken the first step in his campaign to lead Ivory Coast, as he seeks to become the country's next president. Thiam, who was born in Ivory Coast and served as the CEO of Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2020, has submitted his application to run in the upcoming presidential election. This move marks Thiam's entry into the political arena and signals his ambition to bring his leadership skills to his home country.