Emerging market investment professional with over a decade of diversified experience in private equity and investment management (origination, execution, portfolio management and exits in sub-Saharan Africa - excluding 15 months post graduate work experience in core finance and HR functions). Responsible for managing over US$400m of investments in regional leaders across various sectors including the power sector value chain, manufacturing (beverage), financial services (Banking) and telecoms with proven ability to establish ad nurture networks and relationships in focus markets. Ardent team player with strong experience developing and leading cross functional and diverse teams at different levels including mid-level executives, senior management teams, at Board and shareholder levels, third party consultants and investment banks etc. This includes experience on Boards and leading/establishing strong governance cultures and frameworks (including management turnarounds).