History
The organisation earned its reputation through the battles it fought from its very beginnings against public and private monopolies, for a liberalised economy and national preference, and for openness to the world.
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1983
CNES is founded
First battles against public and private monopolies, for a liberalised economy, national preference and openness to the world.
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2023
Forty years serving Senegalese business
More than 85% of formal-sector SMEs, 90% of private training institutes and universities, more than 100 seats on economic and social bodies.
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28 March 2026
Abdel Kader NDIAYE elected President
The Board of Directors, meeting in Dakar, elects Abdel Kader NDIAYE President of the Confederation.
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7 April 2026
Handover and new Executive Board
Handover between Adama LAM and Abdel Kader NDIAYE at the headquarters. Ibou NDIAYE, Adama LAM, Babacar NDIAYE and Abdourahmane NDOYE are named Honorary Presidents.
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23 April 2026
National State-Private Employers Convention
CNES signs the "And Yombal Xëy" Convention for employment and adopts its 2026-2027 roadmap.
Honorary Presidents
- Ibou NDIAYE
- Adama LAM
- Babacar NDIAYE
- Abdourahmane NDOYE