Yaye Peukassa

Yaye Peukassa is President and CEO of Pont-Bridge Canada, as well as President of the CAPBLEU 2025 Forum. A graduate in political history, with a major in business administration, he stands out for his in-depth expertise in business development, strategic partnerships and government relations. A visionary and committed, he uses his leadership to strengthen economic, cultural and institutional ties between Francophone communities in Canada and elsewhere.

Prior to founding Pont-Bridge Canada, Mr. Peukassa held several key positions, including Office Manager for the Société Économique de l'Ontario in the northwest of the province. He has also worked in the field of municipal political administration, as head of business development and partnerships for the Association des municipalités francophones de l'Ontario (AFMO). In this role, he represented and defended the interests of more than 56 municipalities, including Toronto and Ottawa, with the provincial and federal governments.

Recognized for the strength of his network and his influence in economic and institutional circles, Yaye Peukassa has seen several of the projects he has led receive national media coverage. A passionate strategist, he is now working to build lasting bridges between Canada and Africa.