"Your vision deserves to be heard at its true worth."

I turn what you do into what people remember - with strategy, loyalty, and relentless precision.

Mercedes Ratsirahonana

Mercedes Ratsirahonana is a senior strategic communications advisor with over 10 years of experience at the highest levels of institutional and political communications in Madagascar and across Africa. Former Director of Communications at the Presidency of the Republic of Madagascar, she now leads ANKORA - a boutique advisory firm built on one conviction: what you build deserves to be told, valued, and remembered.

She doesn't just communicate. She protects your legacy.

10+
Years of Strategic Communications Experience
5
Years Supporting a Head of State
6
Major International Summits Coordinated & Hosted
1
Presidential Electoral Campaign
Mercedes Ratsirahonana

Expertise & Services

Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

Your message, at the right level, to the right people.

Brand platform, institutional positioning, government & political communications, media relations, spokesperson, crisis management.

Project Valorisation & Brand Identity

Build it right. Tell it well.

Upstream project communication, narrative, investor materials, branding, visual identity, creative production with ECHO Madagascar creative team.

Digital & Content

Your presence, made visible.

Website creation, social media management, editorial strategy, content production.

Portfolio

A track record of high-level strategic communication and institutional advisory.

Events & Ceremonies of State
Presidence de la Republique de Madagascar | 2021-2023

01- Events & Ceremonies of State

Direction des festivites de l'Independance (2 editions). Jeux des lles de l'Ocean Indien 2023. Visites d'Etat France & Estonie. 3 sommets internationaux: Africa 50, COI, SADC.

Head of Presidential Communications
Presidence de la Republique de Madagascar | 2022-2025

02- Head of Presidential Communications

Redaction de toutes les prises de parole du Chef d'Etat. Discours ONU, visites d'Etat, sommets africains, awards. 3 ans de conseil editorial en fil rouge.

Political Communications & Campaign Strategy
Madagascar | 2023-2024

03- Political Communications & Campaign Strategy

Communication strategique campagne presidentielle 2023. Communication campagne municipale Antananarivo 2024.

Corporate & Institutional Relations
Groupe Filatex | 2019-2021

04- Corporate & Institutional Relations

Relations publiques et representation du Groupe. Inaugurations de projets presidentiels. Delegation malgache a la Biennale de Venise 2019.

International Events & City Branding
World Trade Center Antananarivo | 2015-2019

05- International Events & City Branding

3 editions du Marathon International d'Antananarivo. 1ere edition commerciale. 1ere edition Green Day - journee sans circulation declaree au Conseil des Ministres.

Youth & Civil Society Engagement
ECHO Madagascar

06- Youth & Civil Society Engagement

Organisation de Youth Connect Madagascar - 1ere edition. Programme de mobilisation et d'engagement de la jeunesse malgache.

Let’s Start a
Conversation

Ready to protect your legacy and tell your story with impact? Reach out to establish a strategic partnership.

Locations

Antananarivo • Dubai • Cape Town

Email Us

mr@mr-ankora.com

Call Us

+33 7 68 25 43 28