Cedric Andre Yana

Brief Motivation

Cedric Andre Yana is a dynamic and results-driven technology sales professional with a passion for driving digital transformation across Central Africa. His extensive experience in ICT sales, relationship management, and business development positions him as a key advocate for advancing the region’s digital infrastructure. Cedric excels in building strategic partnerships, delivering innovative solutions, and fostering capacity-building initiatives in internet governance and cybersecurity. Fluent in French and Business English, he thrives in multicultural environments, bridging gaps between technical and commercial domains. His commitment to empowering businesses through digital solutions and his proven track record in revenue growth make him an ideal candidate to contribute to AFRINIC’s mission of fostering inclusive and sustainable digital development in Central Africa.

Professional Background

Cedric Andre Yana is a seasoned business development and technology sales expert with extensive years of experience in ICT, fintech, and digital infrastructure projects. With his experience as a business development consultant, he leads B2B sales strategies, develops service offerings, and supervises sales teams to drive market expansion.

Previously, as Distribution Sales Engineer at Dahua Technology, Cedric provided technical support, trained customers, and executed demand-generation activities. His role as Senior Account Manager at YOOMEE MOBILE saw him successfully expand the mobile money merchant network through field operations and performance monitoring. At MTN Cameroon, he achieved a 72% revenue growth in digital services by managing a portfolio of 400+ 828 clients and promoting cloud solutions, web hosting, and Office 365 licenses.

Cedric’s technical foundation was built during his tenure as Junior IT Officer at DANGOTE Cement and IT Assistant at ENEO Cameroon, where he provided user support and managed IT infrastructure. He holds a Master’s in Strategic Marketing from ESSEC Douala and certifications in Inbound Marketing and Sales Techniques from HubSpot Academy.

Fluent in French and Business English, Cedric combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to deliver impactful results. His dedication to innovation and collaborative leadership makes him a valuable asset for advancing Central Africa’s digital ecosystem.