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Economist & Investment Strategist | Mining & Diamond Authority | Public Policy Architect | Conservation & Tourism Advocate | Pan-African Thought Leader |
A fearless, resourceful, versatile, fair-minded, forward-thinking and world-class business leader, reformist, impact investor and senior strategic advisor. Kota | Kulútu | M'zée-ji | أستاذ | Umdala | Ókènyè | Mukolo | ሽማግሌ | Capybara | My Man | Grey Heron | Master of the long game Quotes: “A single bracelet does not jingle.” “The dance belongs to the circle, not the one who first beat the drum.” “Do not praise the river’s guide while ignoring the many paddles that fought the current.” “When the great tree falls, it is the forest floor that cushions its descent and gathers its seeds.” “A symphony of crickets drowns the solo of the night bird.”
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources at University of Nevada, Reno
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mining and Mineral Engineering
January 1, 1988 – January 1, 1990
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Natural Resource Economics / International Economics
January 1, 1986 – January 1, 1988
Howard University
One-year residency / Exchange Program
January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1986
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Development Economics and International Development
January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1986
Texas Southern University
Banking and Financial Support Services
January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1982
Africa Private Sector Summit - APSS
Regional Deputy Chair - Southern Africa
November 1, 2025 – Present
Hybrid
Associação Angolana de Profissionais de Cinema e Audiovisual (APROCIMA)
Chairman of the Board of Directors | Senior Strategic Advisor for International Affairs
September 1, 2025 – Present
Angola · On-site
Africa GCC - Council
Co-Founder, Senior Board Chairperson and Steering Committee Chair
January 1, 2025 – Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
Nova Global Ventures
Board Advisor
December 1, 2024 – Present
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
Geneva Diamond Exchange
Honorary President
October 1, 2024 – Present
Geneva, Switzerland
Copperstone Education
Founding Board Member
August 1, 2024 – Present
United Arab Emirates · Remote
Atlanta Black Chambers
Regional Lead - Global Opportunities Committee (GOC)
April 1, 2024 – Present
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Remote
TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola
Senior Contributing Editor for Austral Inflight Magazine
April 1, 2024 – Present
Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola · Remote
Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Angola-Nigéria (CCIAN) / Angola-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce (CCIAN)
Presidente do Conselho Fiscal e Comissão / Chairman of the Supervisory Board
January 1, 2024 – Present
Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola · Hybrid
GBA - GLOBAL BUSINESS AFRICA
Chairperson
January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025
Angola · On-site
ANGOLA-UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Executive Vice-Chairman
January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025
Angola · On-site
Africa Private Sector Summit - APSS
APSS Board Member
November 1, 2023 – Present
Hybrid
True Equity Group
Partner
January 1, 2023 – Present
United States · On-site
Unified State Group
Partner
December 1, 2022 – Present
Afica · On-site
Enslaved Spaces
Senior Partner
January 1, 2022 – Present
Angola
Pavillon Afriques
Advisory Board Member
November 1, 2021 – March 1, 2024
Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
NUE Capital
Board of Governors
December 1, 2020 – December 1, 2024
United States
African Diamond Trust Fund (ADTF)
Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
December 1, 2019 – Present
Luanda, Angola
American Chamber of Commerce in Angola - AmCham - Angola
Senior Strategic Advisor
November 1, 2019 – July 1, 2023
Luanda, Angola
African International Diamond Exchange (AIDEX) / Intercâmbio de Diamantes Africano 💎
Founder and Managing Director
January 1, 2019 – Present
Luanda, Angola
Global Millennium Development Sovereign Holding
Executive Board Member
July 1, 2018 – Present
Tbilisi, Georgia · Remote
Africa Athletics League (AAL) 🏃🏾♂️💨
Chairman Of The Board
January 1, 2018 – Present
Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa
Born ... 2 Be Elite
Senior Director of Global Operations
July 1, 2017 – June 1, 2020
Cape Town Area, South Africa
Euronews
Director of Nation Branding & Country Promotion Partnerships - AFRICA / Executive Content Producer
January 1, 2017 – Present
Luanda, Angola
Mandela International Film Festival (MIFF) 🎞
Chairman of the Board
December 1, 2014 – December 1, 2024
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Africanews
Senior Grants Funding Director for Nation Branding and Country Promotion - AFRICA
July 1, 2014 – Present
Luanda, Angola
AEG
Shareholder
January 1, 2013 – Present
Greater Los Angeles Area
Africa Athletics Foundation (AAF) 🏃🏾♂️💨 🏀 ⚽️
Chairman Of The Board
January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2024
South Africa
Identity Entertainment 🎥
Executive Producer
January 1, 2011 – Present
Luanda, Angola
African Diamond Producers Association( ADPA)
Founder
January 1, 2004 – Present
Luanda Province, Angola · Hybrid
Federação Angolana de Atletismo (FAA) / Comité Paralímpico Angolano (CPA)
Head Sprint Coach
January 1, 2004 – December 1, 2012
Angola · On-site
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)
Chief Administrative Developer and Project Launch Team Coordinator
December 1, 1999 – February 1, 2004
South Africa
AFRICAN DIAMOND COUNCIL (ADC) 💎
Chairman
January 1, 1998 – Present
Luanda, Angola
Diamant International 💎
Chief Executive
July 1, 1986 – Present
Mbuji-Mayi, Kasai-Oriental, Congo (DRC)
JFPI Events
Owner
July 1, 1984 – Present
Luanda, Angola
JFPI Corporation
Executive Chairman
May 1, 1982 – Present
Africa · Hybrid
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's diverse international experience, particularly across Africa and with global organizations, indicates a strong cultural adaptability and ability to work in varied environments. Their involvement in initiatives promoting economic growth, arts, and sports aligns with a collaborative and impact-driven culture. However, the target role is 'Software Engineer', and the candidate's experience is primarily in business, economics, and leadership, which presents a significant mismatch for a technical software engineering role.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and international relations skills. Their extensive experience in board-level positions and cross-cultural collaborations suggests a high degree of operational fit for roles requiring significant stakeholder management and strategic oversight. However, there is no data to assess direct software engineering operational fit.