About Us

Our story and vision for Africa

Our History

A.P.E.X Invest was founded as an international entity focused on developing projects in the strategic sectors of energy, infrastructure, technology and integrated services. While representing a modern and dynamic structure, the group is rooted in a solid European entrepreneurial tradition. Since 1945, an entrepreneurial presence within the family has actively operated in the construction and technology sectors, contributing to the implementation of development initiatives and projects in various European contexts. This continuity of experience, strategic vision and operational capacity represents one of A.P.E.X Invest's identity pillars today and influences its long-term oriented approach. Today A.P.E.X Invest brings together technical expertise, operational capacity and entrepreneurial vision in a multidisciplinary structure capable of operating across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, collaborating with local and international partners to transform ambitious ideas into concrete projects. The group's activities range from real estate and infrastructure development to energy projects, from the supply of materials and technologies to strategic and management consulting, always maintaining the same guiding principle: combining innovation, solidity and responsibility to build real value over time.

Our Mission

The group's mission is to develop solid, innovative and sustainable projects by bringing international quality standards and advanced technical expertise to the contexts in which it operates. The group combines European know-how, local operational presence and strategic vision to deliver efficient solutions in the construction, energy, infrastructure and technology sectors. We believe in responsible growth based on collaboration, knowledge transfer and adapting the best design solutions to local needs. Each initiative begins with a clear objective: to create real, lasting and measurable value, contributing to the sustainable development of the communities and partners we work with.

The A.P.E.X Leadership

International team with over 100 years of combined experience in African markets, project management and industrial development.

Alessandro Barale

Alessandro Barale

Chief Executive Officer

Monaco

Richard Zongo

Richard Zongo

Chairman of the Board

Burkina Faso

Appolinaire Zongo

Appolinaire Zongo

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Burkina Faso

Sabina Anesti

Sabina Anesti

Chief Marketing Officer

Russia

Federico Ferrero

Federico Ferrero

Chief Project Officer

Italy

Salvatore Pirillo

Salvatore Pirillo

Chief Technology Officer

Italy

Alessandro Barale
CEO

Alessandro Barale

Chief Executive Officer

Monaco
Richard Zongo
COB

Richard Zongo

Chairman of the Board

Burkina Faso
Appolinaire Zongo
DCEO

Appolinaire Zongo

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Burkina Faso
Sabina Anesti
CMO

Sabina Anesti

Chief Marketing Officer

Russia
Federico Ferrero
CPO

Federico Ferrero

Chief Project Officer

Italy
Salvatore Pirillo
CTO

Salvatore Pirillo

Chief Technology Officer

Italy

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