The Group
Experts in banking, insurance and more generally software and IT services environments, our ambition is to become a major player on the African continent.
We are attentive to the trends of tomorrow to meet your needs in terms of innovative services, digitalization and tailor-made products.
Driven by the deep values established by our founders, we are committed to respecting a business philosophy based on a sense of responsibility, the creation of values and commitment.
Relying on passionate and motivated teams, iStars seizes growth opportunities and focuses on execution excellence while strengthening its competitiveness and performance.
We put our customers at the heart of our action in order to adapt to the big changes they face.
The Founders

Mohamed Limame
Chief Executive OfficerHolder of an Engineer Degree and a Ph.D in Computer science, former researcher at the National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation in France, Mohamed supervised several projects of information systems transformation and managed companies in France as well as in Tunisia. He notably assumed the role of head of the African subsidiaries of a French group specialized in publishing banking software solutions.
With more than 30 years of experience with financial consulting and deployment projects, he empowers iStars with his in-depth knowledge of the financial sector in Africa.

Ghassen Maalej
Chief Technical OfficerA Computer Engineer with an Executive MBA, Ghassen has 25 years of experience in publishing financial software and integrating global banking and leasing solutions in Africa, Asia and Europe.
His experience between the design of solutions and the realization of major field implementation projects have enabled him to lead the axis of conceptual innovation and technical choices adapted to the development of iStars products.

Mohamed Kadi
Chief Product OfficerHolder of a Degree of in-Depth Studies in Modeling and Applied Mathematics for the Economy, and with more than 15 years in the software business, Mohamed supports, structures and accelerates the economic growth of the company. He is in charge of product strategy and oversees all of its elements, from its conceptualization to its launch performance.

Elie Zoghaib
Chief Operations OfficerHolder of a Master's Degree in Economics, a diploma in accounting, and with 20 years of experience in the field of banking software production, particularly on the African continent, Elie contributes to the definition of the company's vision and strategy, and ensures actions are taken to achieve its objectives. He is also in charge of business development, marketing and partnerships programs.
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