Liberia’s leading GSM company, Orange Liberia has officially inaugurated its State-of-the-Art headquarters, name and style ‘Icon16’, under the theme: This is Home, The Future is Here.
The unveiling ceremony marked the opening of Orange Icon16 which full cost is being estimated at 10Million United States Dollars, as the building itself is expected to last for the next hundred years.
Speaking at the program Monday 12, 2025 in Monrovia, Orange Liberia Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jean Marius Yao asserted that the structure is more than a building, stressing that it is the embodiment of a vision, and its belief in the future of Liberia.
He said Orange Icon16 reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to being a long-term partner in Liberia’s development; stating that the building is fully aligned with Orange Liberia’s vision, and its Group’s ambition across Africa to lead in digital transformation, promote sustainable innovation, and ensure inclusive growth that leaves no one behind.
“Today, under the theme “This is Home. The Future is Here,” we celebrate progress, people, and purpose. Let me begin with a fundamental question many have asked: Why build this new headquarters? My answer is rooted in three powerful reasons: First, Icon16 is a symbol, a bold statement that Liberia deserves and can host infrastructure of the highest international standards. This is more than just a building. It is a source of national pride, a place that says to every Liberian: Yes, it’s possible.
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Full Speech of Orange Liberia’s CEO
At the Inauguration of Orange Icon16
Theme: This is Home. The Future is Here.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Good morning.
Distinguished members of the press, honored guests, valued partners, colleagues, and friends, With great joy and pride, I welcome you all to this historic day — the unveiling of Orange Icon16, our new headquarters.
This is more than a building. It is the embodiment of a vision — our belief in the future of Liberia. Today, under the theme “This is Home. The Future is Here,” we celebrate progress, people, and purpose.
The Vision Behind Icon16
Let me begin with a fundamental question many have asked: Why build this new headquarters? My answer is rooted in three powerful reasons: First, Icon16 is a symbol — a bold statement that Liberia deserves and can host infrastructure of the highest international standards. This is more than just a building. It is a source of national pride — a place that says to every Liberian: Yes, it’s possible.
Second, Orange Icon16 reflects our unwavering commitment to being a long-term partner in Liberia’s development. It is fully aligned with Orange Liberia’s vision and with Orange Group’s ambition across Africa: to lead in digital transformation, promote sustainable innovation, and ensure inclusive growth that leaves no one behind.
Third, while we continue to invest heavily in our network, platforms, and infrastructure — at Orange Liberia, we know that people are the true drivers of progress. Our employees and our customers are our greatest assets.
That’s why Orange Icon16 was created as a world-class hub for collaboration, innovation, and growth. It is a space designed to uplift the well-being of our teams — our value creators — and to deliver extraordinary experiences for our customers.
And for our customers, it goes beyond connectivity. With the largest, most accessible Smart Store in the country, Icon16 is the embodiment of our customer-obsessed culture. Here, we don’t just offer services — we deliver experiences.
Key Features: A Space for Innovation and People
Now, let me share what makes Icon16 not just impressive, but purposeful. Every inch of this space has been designed with intention: – Collaborative workshop platforms and 5 digital meeting rooms, Liberia’s largest Smart Store – A state-of-the-art boardroom and innovation showroom – A 170-seat auditorium, medical clinic, and cantina – A wellness gym and rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Monrovia and the Atlantic Ocean.
All covered by 1400 m2 of glass This is an eco-conscious facility, soon to be solar-powered, with LED lighting, accessibility features, and a design rooted in inclusion and sustainability.
So what does this all enable? What changes now?
Strategic Impact: What Icon16 Enables
By bringing our 400 employees under one roof, Icon16 becomes more than just a workplace — it is a catalyst. It fosters deeper collaboration, enhances internal synergy, and allows us to serve our customers more efficiently and effectively. This new environment is designed to spark innovation and accelerate Liberia’s digital transformation.
Our Broader Role in Liberia
Of course, our role in Liberia extends far beyond these walls. Orange Liberia is: – Among the Top 3 taxpayers in the country, with $291 million paid in taxes and fees- A strategic investor, with over $250 million committed to infrastructure like our fiber backbone and Buchanan Data Center- A driver of inclusion, through Orange Money and Orange Energies- A proud recipient of Ookla awards for best network, fastest speeds, and widest coverage. We are proud to play a role in national development — supporting jobs, powering progress, and connecting people in every county. We are also proud to bring social inclusion and give back to the communities through our Orange Liberia Foundation, that supports health, digital education for free and culture.
A Journey of Transformation
To appreciate this moment, we must also reflect on how far we’ve come. From our beginnings as Cellcom, to our transformation into Orange — from Bypass to 13th Street, and now to Icon16 — each step has marked a new chapter in our story. Icon16 is not just our new headquarters. It is the symbol of our evolution, and the foundation of what we aim to achieve in the years ahead.
Gratitude
This journey was not walked alone. We extend sincere thanks to our regulators and the Government of Liberia for their support and trust.
To our partner CAP REALITIES, big thank you for your boldness and professionalism. To our colleagues at Orange Côte d’Ivoire, Orange Middle East & Africa, and Orange Group — thank you for your belief in this mission. To our teams — engineers, project managers, designers, staff — you are the soul of this achievement. And to the press — thank you for telling our story and helping us inspire the next chapter.
Conclusion: This is Home
As we stand here today, let us remember: This is home. The future is here. We are here. We belong. Orange is here to stay. This building reflects who we are — and the values that guide us every day: – Bold: because we dare to lead – Caring: because we put people first, Responsible: because we act with integrity and vision and we are not stopping here. In the next six years, we will invest an additional $200 million to expand and modernize our network. We believe in Liberia. We believe in its youth, its entrepreneurs, its future. Let us grow together. Let us build the future — together.
Thank you.
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