Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in investment banking, corporate and project finance, and investment appraisal, the expert is highly skilled in institutional investment, monitoring and evaluation, and project management. Career highlights include leading international initiatives, such as raising over USD 100 million for telecommunications infrastructure. Previously held roles include owner-manager of AfriCapital, where the focus was on development finance and financial advisory. Responsibilities have included strategic planning for corporate internationalization and the establishment of start-ups in Southern Africa, demonstrating a strong leadership presence across various organizations and projects throughout Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, USAID, and DANIDA. The expert's involvement has spanned project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors including finance, infrastructure, and private sector development. These projects have varied in scope from regional to national levels, with geographic locations including East, Southern, and West Africa, notably in countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as investment banking, corporate and project finance, and development finance, the expert has held roles such as owner-manager, general manager, and director. Responsibilities have included overseeing financial advisory, project management, and strategic planning. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes institutional investment and capacity building, having operated regionally across Africa in sector-specific initiatives like infrastructure development and financial services. This work has focused on fostering regional economic growth and development, with extensive geographic experience in East Africa (Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda), North Africa (Egypt, Tunisia), Southern Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe), and West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone). The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in English, the expert is fluent in reading, speaking, and writing, utilizing this proficiency in various professional contexts, including international project management and collaboration with multilingual teams across Africa. The expert holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Dalhousie University in Canada, achieved with a 4.0 GPA, and a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) with First Class Honours from the University of Zimbabwe.