Founder & Executive Director of the African Business Trade Association (ABTA), mobilising private capital for African development across infrastructure, healthcare and climate finance.

Built ABTA from inception in 2025, assembling an Advisory Board including SVP of DAMAC Group (UAE) with Gulf capital and Nigerian infrastructure expertise, Government of Zambia Cabinet Office Director, and Chairman of a Nigerian Stock Exchange PLC. Currently expanding board with infrastructure fund managers, African Development Bank executives and healthcare investors.

Hosted Africa Trade Forum (keynote: Lord Dominic Johnson, Minister for Investment) and published "Africa's Circular Economy in Action" white paper.

Previously: Senior UX Researcher & Product Owner at Shell (70+ countries), Deal Originator at yet2Ventures, Site Safety Manager on 100 MW power plant in Nigeria, Business Development Adviser to Togo's Economic Transformation Plan.

Founded Awa Business School (SQA accredited). Academic positions at Cambridge Judge Business School, King's College London, University of East London.

PhD Cambridge (innovation ecosystems) | MBA Glasgow | FRSA