3, August 2016

CPDM tycoon dies in Paris, France 0

André Fotso, a prominent CPDM business leader and CEO of Groupement Inter Patronal Du Cameroun is no more. Andre Fotso passed away in Paris, France late on Tuesday at the age of 58. The late business tycoon hailed from Bandjoun in the West region.

Fotso owned a holding company including TAF Investment Group, 3T Cameroon, Fme-Gaz and Cometal. He joined the Cameroon employers group, GICAM and was elected to head the body in 2002.

In December 2014, he was again re-elected to head GICAM, a position he held until his sudden disappearance to the land of his ancestors. He also moonlighted as President of the Eco Bank Board.

Chi Prudence Asong (Cameroon Intelligence Report)