Carole Robert, MBA, Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Pharmaceuticals

    MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, September 6, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Carole Robert, CEO of PharmAfrican and President of the Biotechnology for Sustainable Development in Africa (BDA) Foundation was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Who's Who. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success.

PharmAfrican and the BDA Foundation work in tandem to develop a sustainable development platform, "a business ecosystem" producing and commercializing worldwide innovative ingredients made from African botanicals. The organizations have numerous important institutional partners worldwide, including United Nations Agencies, International Universities, civil society organizations and Ministries.

On a daily basis, Ms. Robert communicates with her African team, leads two Boards of Directors, develops strategic partnerships, supervises scientific research and oversees the implementation of BDA's Plant Action program in Africa.

Ms. Robert has fifteen years of experience in international trade and business. And since 2006, when she founded PharmAfrican and the BDA Foundation, she has developed a sharp knowledge of the botanicals sector and its related nutraceutical, cosmetic and biopharmaceutical industries. Her expertise also includes sustainable development, social investment and pharmaceutical research.

Having a passion for what she does, Ms. Robert attributes her success to having a vision and being able to attract good people to her project and remaining persistent in her efforts. Her dream is to prove that profitable businesses can also be socially and environmentally responsible. She is driven by a powerful entrepreneurial spirit, never backing off when confronted by obstacles. Her work has garnered many honors such as the Terre des Femmes Award from Yves Rocher for her involvement in the protection of the environment.

Ms. Robert received a Master of Business Administration from Universite de Montreal's Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) School of Business. During her time off, she enjoys reading, painting, cooking, swimming and spending time with family. In the years to come, Ms. Robert plans to expand her nonprofit organizations so they reach out to many more African countries.

For more information about PharmAfrican and the BDA Foundation, visit http://www.bdafoundation.org.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

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Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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