Founder

Claude Alain Mabialas is the CEO and Founder of Prestige Ventures Group, an advisory firm established in 2018 with the mission of connecting the U.S. private sector to high-impact opportunities across Africa. As a proud native of Gabon, Claude-Alain is driven by a deep commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth on the continent by facilitating strategic partnerships between U.S. companies and African markets.

Claude-Alain holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Georgia State University (Class of 2016), following the completion of his Associate degree from Houston Community College. Shortly after graduating, he began his professional career with Prudential Financial, where he worked as a financial professional. In that role, he advised families and businesses on comprehensive financial planning strategies, including insurance, estate planning, retirement planning, and risk management.

While at Prudential, his passion for African development led him to establish Prestige Ventures Group, aligning his financial expertise with a long-term vision of economic transformation in Africa. Under his leadership, Prestige has facilitated investments in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, technology, and trade.

Claude-Alain has built an extensive and reliable network of relationships with governments across Africa, as well as with U.S. institutions, private sector leaders, and government agencies. This trusted network has enabled him to lead high-level engagements—most notably coordinating and facilitating an executive roundtable at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., attended by His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon. This historic gathering stands as one of the firm’s most significant milestones and signatures to date.

In addition to his role at Prestige, Claude-Alain also serves as CEO of Exelero Motors, a company active in the transportation sector. Exelero Motors operates a rental car service and specializes in the purchase, resale, and international shipping of vehicles and car parts throughout Africa, with a particular focus on Francophone countries.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Claude-Alain is a proud father—an identity that fuels his dedication to building a legacy of impact and innovation for future generations.