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Aminata Cisse Niono

Managing Partner West Africa

Banker-Project Manager
15 years experience Francophone Africa. Expert in financial inclusion of women and youth.

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Carol Kotilainen

CFO

International Business Professional
35 years experience managing project finance for Harvard University and projects across Africa.

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Caroline Karaba

General Council

Lawyer with 15 years experience managing agreements in both public and private sector across 8 African countries.

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Dennis Karamuzi

Non-Executive Director

Agribusiness and Livestock Systems Specialist with 18 years experience in East and Central Africa. Expert in developing small and medium enterprises, organizing supporting financial services and managing public and regulatory relationships.

Etienne Rouge

Non-Executive Director

Agribusiness Specialist with 25 years experience managing acquisitions and operations for global brands in 20 countries across all regions of Africa.

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Mark Bitarabeho

Managing Partner East Africa

Banker-Risk Specialist
15 years experience commercial banking. Expert in hedging risk and agribusiness finance.

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Rich Pelrine

CEO

Economist
35 years experience managing investments in over 40 countries across all regions of Africa.

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