Digital Energy: How Technology Is Revolutionizing Africa’s Power Sector
Africa’s energy sector has long faced significant challenges. Millions of households lack access to reliable electricity, industries struggle with frequent outages, and governments grapple with aging infrastructure and limited resources. For decades, these issues constrained economic growth and limited opportunities for communities across the continent. Today, however, a transformation is underway. Digital technology is revolutionizing […]
Beyond the Boardroom: Building African Companies with Global Mindsets
Africa is home to some of the most dynamic and fast-growing economies in the world. With abundant natural resources, a young and ambitious workforce, and rapidly expanding consumer markets, the continent presents opportunities that few regions can match. Yet building African companies that compete on a global stage requires more than capital and ambition. It […]
Philanthropy in Action: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation Through Education
When people think about Africa’s growth story, they often focus on infrastructure, energy, and technology. And while these sectors are critical, there’s another investment that matters even more—education. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand that Africa’s true potential lies not just in its natural resources or growing markets, but in its young people. They are […]
Sports, Strategy, and Success: What Competitive Athletics Taught Me About Business Leadership
Some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned about leadership didn’t come from a boardroom or a classroom—they came from the field. Growing up in the UK, I was an avid athlete. I played football (soccer) and tennis competitively, and I held my high school’s record for the 100-meter high hurdles. Today, I still play […]
The Role of AI in Africa’s Energy and Infrastructure Development
When people think about artificial intelligence (AI), the conversation often revolves around Silicon Valley or major European tech hubs. Rarely does Africa feature as part of the discussion. Yet, from my perspective working across energy and infrastructure on the continent, Africa stands to benefit as much as any region—perhaps even more. AI has the potential […]
From Multinationals to Entrepreneurship: Lessons Learned in Building Businesses Across Continents
If you had told me early in my career that I would one day leave the security of multinational corporations to start businesses of my own, I might not have believed you. Yet that is exactly the journey I’ve taken—from global investment banks and industrial giants to founding companies across Africa in sectors ranging from […]