9 years of experience in advisory and principal investing focused on the African continent. Experience in originating, structuring and executing M&A and ECM transactions, as well as post acquisition integration support. Portfolio management and Board experience. Successful track record in business development and client relationship building.Capable of managing equity investments and JVs as an advisor or a principal. Have successfully advised C-suite executives on equity transactions, financial matters and capital structure optimization initiatives. Experienced in leading and motivating deal teams in fast-paced execution environments. Emerging markets specialist.Key Skills and Expertise- Corporate Finance advisory- Principal investing and post-acquisition integration- Board experience- Capital Structure analysis- Corporate Development and Deal Origination- Due Diligence and transaction documentationGlobal experience after living in Hong Kong (3 years), Malaysia (3 years), Singapore (1 year), the US (5 years), and South Africa.