New Deal Consulting's Fatou Sagna Sow: From Parisian Legal Elite to Pioneering Change in Senegal
Imagine this: You're nestled in Paris, the city that sparkles with an unmatched glow, where the story of your life unfolds. You are a top-tier in-house counsel for one of the globe's financial giants, managing a team of 50 and leading transactions that touch the billion-dollar mark. Life is not just good; it's picturesque.But then, imagine being asked to turn the page on this chapter. Picture an invitation to transplant your life and your loved ones to Senegal, a country pulsating with culture and history, a former French colony, ready for a new start. Would you dare to make that leap?While many might balk at the thought, our guest today embraces such challenges with open arms.Join me as I chat with Fatou Sagna Sow, a remarkable individual I had the pleasure of meeting during our executive MBA classes in London and Singapore with Chicago Booth. Our journeys crossed paths again in the vibrant streets of Singapore, where the bonds of friendship and mutual respect were forged amidst learning and laughter.Fatou has navigated from the structured world of global banking law to the dynamic realms of economic development, technical advisory, and championing youth entrepreneurship in Senegal. She aims not just to succeed but to "create magic."What drives a person to embrace such profound change? How does one transition from the practice of law to becoming a catalyst for societal change?Today, you'll hear the story of a legal expert who became an architect of change, shaping not only her destiny but also the futures of those around her.