International Focus Magazine Vol. 1, #6 | Page 18

seen on the scene Delegation From The Republic of Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast of Africa) Written by Sahira Abdool On November 14-17, 2016, PPG Global, LLC hosted the Delegation from Republic of Cote D’Ivoire representing the City of Mankono to mark the epic partnering between the City of Houston and the City of Mankono, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast of Africa). Under the leadership of H.E. Moussa DOSSO; the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment for the Republic of Cote D’Ivoire and also the Congressman of the City of Mankono, initially established a Statement of Intent to partner with the City of Houston in 2013. Since that time, PPG Global, LLC under the executive leadership of Darryl King; CEO and Sr. Principal and Sahira Abdool; CAO and Principal has been recognized as the G7 2016 Rising Star recipient for Global businesses and is also one of the few 100% African American/Mexican/Minority owned small businesses in the global consulting industry. PPG Global has also received international recognition over the past three years, as a TRACE certified firm. The tenacity of PPG Global, has been laser focused on managing the collaborative relationships and an impressive consortia, and has assembled together some of the top global infrastructure companies, municipalities, college systems, non profit organizations and small businesses, for the development of the slate of project and teams for this engagement. 18 iF Magazine | DECEMBER 2016