Cherif Diallo was born and raised in Guinea. After completing his secondary education, he moved to France and enrolled at the University of Caen, where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in economics management. He continued his education at the University of Rouen, where he obtained a master’s degree in environmental risk management.

After working a few years in France in businesses focused on logistics and operations, Cherif Diallo moved to Ontario, Canada where he currently resides and works as client administrator overseeing a portfolio of accounts for a fleet management company. During his youth, Cherif witnessed the educational challenges in Guinea and their impact on the lives of young people. This inspired him to join GUINNOVATION as an advisory board member and currently in the position of information technology (IT) advisor, where he is responsible for providing support and guidance on IT matters and enhancing GUINNOVATION’s digital capabilities.