About

Strategic Group Chief Financial Officer with 20+ years of leadership across Africa specializing in infrastructure finance, project finance, capital raising, PPP/concession projects, and cross-border investments. Proven track record of securing over USD 69 million in funding from commercial banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and institutional investors.

Experience7

1. AG

   Group Chief Financial Officer

   Aug 2022 — Present

   AGH Group, Angola

   Lead end-to-end financial operations across group entities, including FP&A, reporting, treasury, and compliance. Secured USD 23.2 million in working capital and project financing within 30 months. Strengthened internal controls and implemented enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.

   • Secured USD 23.2 million in working capital and project financing within 30 months.
2. S/

   CFO / Executive Advisor-Finance & Strategy to MD

   Feb 2020 — Jul 2022

   Somika / VinMart Group of Companies, DR Congo

   Orchestrated financial planning and budgeting for a company with an annual revenue exceeding $1 billion. Successfully raised USD 46.5 million within 18 months from various financial institutions. Coordinated and implemented due diligence processes for potential transactions.

   • Successfully raised USD 46.5 million within 18 months.
3. CG

   Chief Financial Officer

   May 2016 — May 2019

   Camar Group, Comoros

4. VT

   Group Head Internal Audit

   Feb 2013 — Apr. 2016

   Vigor, Turkys Group of Companies, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salam

5. MT

   Financial Controller

   Apr. 2011 — Feb. 2013

   Magus Travels Solution, Mumbai, India

6. AO

   Senior Manager Internal Audit & Compliance

   Jun. 2009 — Mar 2011

   Akbar Online Booking Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India

7. AA

   Manager Audit & Compliance

   Apr. 2004 — May 2009

   Ashwajith Associates (Chartered Accountants), Mumbai, India

Education2

• TR

  MBA in Finance

  2006 — 2008

  The Rashtriya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Mumbai, India

• B(

  B.Com.

  2002 — 2005

  Bombay (Mumbai) University, India

Certifications3

• Certified Investment Banking & Research Analyst (CIBRA)

  2025

  CFI

• Financial Modeling & Valuation (FM&V) Certification

  2025

  CFI

• IFRS Certification

  2019

  iACT