SONDA GROUP SARLU

A sustainable, responsible and people-centered vision.

Our identity, our vision, our leadership and our commitment to human capital.

Our identity

Who are we?

SONDA GROUP SARLU is a family-owned, environmentally conscious and multisector company inspired by the principles of Management Made in Germany, particularly rigor, organization, quality, responsibility and the pursuit of sustainable performance.

Our commitment is based on a fundamental conviction: economic development must be compatible with environmental protection and respect for our planet. We therefore prioritize activities, projects and solutions that take their environmental impact into account and contribute to more responsible use of resources.

As a family business, SONDA GROUP considers human capital to be one of the essential pillars of its development. Our employees and their talents are a strategic asset that we aim to value, develop and retain.

This philosophy is part of a long-term vision based on responsibility, solidarity, performance and sustainability.

Leadership

Management & Leadership

Fantassin Kakule
Managing Director and Founder

Fantassin Kakule

Fantassin Kakule is a senior Human Resources and Operations Management executive with more than 15 years of professional experience in international environments, primarily in the development sector and nonprofit organizations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and across Africa.

He has extensive expertise in strategic human resources management, talent acquisition and development, workforce planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR Analytics, DEI&B, change management and organizational governance. His background also includes solid experience overseeing operations, procurement, logistics, information technology, Awards & Grants management, compliance, internal controls, and safety and security.

Throughout his career, Fantassin Kakule has contributed to the recruitment of nearly 400 employees, the opening and closure of offices and projects, the establishment of HR policies and systems, and the improvement of governance and compliance processes. He has also held operational leadership responsibilities, coordinating multiple support functions and helping align them with the organization’s strategic objectives.

His profile combines strategic leadership, HR expertise, analytical capability, and strong financial and operational understanding. He holds an MBA in Human Resources and a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management – Accounting, as well as certifications in HR Analytics, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Strategic HR Management, Diversity Management, and Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro).

Fantassin Kakule is multilingual, with proficiency in Swahili, French and English, and has hands-on experience with several HR systems and management tools, including ADP Workforce Now, Sage HR, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Taleo, Halogen and Power BI.

Our ambition

Our vision

Our vision is to build a diversified, innovative and responsible company focused on sustainable development, capable of operating in several strategic sectors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and internationally.

SONDA GROUP aims to become a leading multisector group contributing to the economic and social development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its partners through responsible and sustainable solutions in agriculture, the environment, digital technology, infrastructure, human capital and business services.

Our ambition is to build a company capable of creating long-term value while combining:

  • economic performance;
  • environmental protection;
  • human capital development;
  • innovation;
  • social responsibility;
  • ethics and integrity;
  • job and opportunity creation.
Our people

Our commitment to human capital

At SONDA GROUP, people are at the heart of our development. We consider our employees essential partners in the company’s growth.

Our approach is based in particular on:

  • recognizing and developing talent;
  • skills development;
  • professional training;
  • equal opportunity;
  • recognition of performance;
  • safety and respect at work;
  • employee stability and retention;
  • promoting a healthy and inclusive work environment.

When the company faces difficult economic periods, whenever possible we prioritize productivity improvement, process optimization, business diversification and collective effort before considering workforce reductions.

Our planet

Environmental responsibility

Environmental protection is a central element of SONDA GROUP’s identity.

Our commitment is reflected in our interest in:

  • responsible agriculture and agribusiness;
  • waste management and recovery;
  • recycling;
  • sanitation;
  • environmental protection;
  • renewable energy;
  • the energy transition;
  • solutions and technologies that reduce environmental impact.

We want to contribute to an economy in which growth and value creation can go hand in hand with better protection of our planet.

Our commitment

Our commitment

SONDA GROUP intends to build a corporate culture in which economic performance goes hand in hand with integrity, social responsibility, environmental protection, human capital development and respect for the dignity of every person.

Our ambition is not only to develop a high-performing company, but to build a sustainable, responsible and people-centered organization capable of creating value for its employees, clients, partners, shareholders and society.

SONDA GROUP: innovate, undertake, protect and develop sustainably.