Trading and shipping petroleum products across West Africa, backed by deep operational, logistical, and regulatory expertise, with a proven track record alongside major international and regional industry players.
Since 2015, we have operated premium duty-free concessions at major Nigerian airports in partnership with Avolta (formerly Dufry), the world’s leading travel retailer, extending our activity across the EMEA region.
Built 180+ Domino’s Pizza, ColdStone, and Pinkberry outlets across Africa, named a “Company to Inspire Africa” by the London Stock Exchange Group.
Management of a privately owned international energy trading and investment group operating across Europe and Africa. Headquartered in Geneva, the group was active in oil products trading, shipping, storage terminals and retail fuel distribution.
At its peak, it managed more than $600 million in trade finance facilities provided by leading international banks and recorded annual turnover exceeding $2 billion in 2012. Experience covered rapid expansion, complex operational structures, financial restructuring, and the orderly wind-down and asset divestment of the group.
“High-growth energy trading demands disciplined finance, robust operations, and controlled risk.”
Development and structuring of a fast-growing quick service restaurant operator in Africa, launched in 2012 through master franchise agreements with leading international brands. The company expanded steadily across multiple countries, reaching more than 180 combined stores.
In 2017, the business opened its capital to a AAA-rated international investor to support further growth. By 2022, it was recognized as the largest fast-food network on the continent and initiated a new capital raise to accelerate multi-brand, multi-country expansion.
“Scaled fast, managed complexity, and learned the discipline of structured growth and capital raise.”
Management of a shipping company approved by major international oil companies, operating from Europe and Africa. The company owned and managed a fleet of petroleum tankers, primarily MR vessels, chartered to oil majors and national oil companies.
In 2005, a newbuild program for three chemical tankers was launched in South Korea. These assets were successfully sold in 2008 at the peak of the shipping market, followed by a full exit from the business in 2016.
“Capital-intensive businesses demand patience, timing, and disciplined exits.”
Founded in the mid-1990s, this platform began as a petroleum products trading business serving the Nigerian market. To support its activities, it developed the first privately owned refined products storage facility in Lagos and acquired a dedicated fleet of oil tankers operating across the Gulf of Guinea.
As operations expanded, shipping activities were restructured and isolated into a standalone structure, while trading operations scaled geographically and were later integrated into a larger international energy group.
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This business evolved from an importer of air conditioners into a fully integrated manufacturing, trading and retail platform for consumer electronics and household appliances.
Following regulatory changes, significant investments were made in local assembly, including the region’s first flat-panel television production line.
The platform assembled products for leading international brands and built an extensive commercial footprint with over 20 showrooms and close to 800 distributors. After several years of adverse market conditions, operations were wound down in 2016.
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This Switzerland-based family-office style platform operates globally and includes advisory activities focused on supporting startups and growth-stage companies.
It combines investment capital with hands-on involvement in strategy, corporate governance and international expansion. The team is composed of experienced entrepreneurs and board members who actively contribute operational insight and networks beyond financing.
Activities have spanned multiple sectors, including real estate, fintech and blockchain, with a long-term value creation approach.
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