Despite initial reluctance , he finally accepted , and in doing so , successfully turned around the fortunes of the company by cutting costs and improving efficiencies .
In 1998 , Laurent Kabila offered him a chance to lead state - owned Gecamines .
Despite initial reluctance , Laurent Kabila finally accepted , and in doing so , successfully turned around the fortunes of the company by cutting costs and improving efficiencies .
In 1998 , Laurent Kabila offered him a chance to lead state - owned Gecamines .