Djiba Diakité is a prominent Guinean technocrat, financier, and senior government official who serves as Minister and Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic of Guinea. Widely regarded as one of the key architects of Guinea’s economic transformation agenda, he plays a central role in coordinating strategic national projects, particularly the Simandou iron ore development, one of the largest mining investments in Africa. With a background in engineering, technology, finance, and investment banking, Diakité combines technical expertise with policy leadership. His work focuses on attracting investment, strengthening infrastructure, promoting industrialization, and ensuring that Guinea’s mineral wealth contributes to long-term national development and economic diversification.