Habib IYA is a maritime professional currently serving as the chief representative of the Autonomous Port of Kribi in Douala, Cameroon. He holds degrees from the University of Littoral Côte d’Opale as well as master’s degrees from ESCO in Lyon and the European Communication School. With experience in commercial strategy, marketing, and innovation gained from his tenure at the Port of Kribi, he now focuses on enhancing the port’s reputation and strategic market planning. A key initiative led by IYA is the “PAKazure” open innovation platform which utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance the business performance of the Port of Kribi. IYA is passionate about innovation and information and communication technology, adopting a data-driven and customer-centric approach in his work.