Group Shumba LLCFounder & Chief Innovation Officer
Jul. 2015United StatesLeads executive committee, innovation, capital allocation, venture studio, and city development strategy. Also leads urban investment activities in the USA, and Africa, including transaction structuring, enterprise performance mgt., ESG and impact strategy, and food security project portfolio. Oversees new venture creation, and implements changes in approaches, methods, products, and processes to enhance competitiveness and position organization for competitive growth. Identifies, develops, and drives transformative initiatives and champions the role of innovation by aligning overall business strategy with innovative thinking. Makes capital allocation decisions on early stage and growth oriented investments. Identifies trends, lead cross-functional teams, and engages with internal and external stakeholders on sustainable investing.