Born in Ghana, Robert AOUAD studied Law in France and lived and worked in the United States for several years. A born entrepreneur, he moved to Benin since 1995, where he set up various distribution and sales companies for consumer products. In 2000, he created a company specializing in the marketing of GSM products. This was his first step in the world of telecommunications. From that date, he wanted to devote himself entirely to his new passion and as a self-learner, he took several initiatives to deepen his knowledge in this field. He always had the vision to promote better access to the Internet, especially for young people and low-income groups. He is the main promoter of ISOCEL Telecom, which became the leading private Internet Service Provider in Benin. A success story that relates a unique experience in the sub region through the innovation it has brought to the digital economy of this country. Thanks to this experience, ISOCEL is currently deploying optical fiber access networks in Benin, and is expanding its presence in several other West African countries.