Our starting point was our mutual passion for Africa combined with our fascination of the unlimited opportunities which the last major growth market has to offer - despite ongoing challenges and barriers to entry.
Our experience in Africa and an ongoing interaction with various investors and companies around the world encouraged us to establish an advisory firm focused on assisting large and medium-sized companies, family offices and start-ups with the set-up, development and growth of their business in Africa.
The story
Africa Advisors GmbH was founded by Dr. Christian Lindfeld and Klaus Findt. Shortly after, Kimberley McEwan joined the Partner team with her legal expertise.
Passionate about the African continent and fascinated by the unlimited opportunities of the last major growth market, we want to increase business cooperation in the African-European-Corridor.
We strongly believe in the growth story of the African continent which we have witnessed through the success of many projects across various countries, regions and sectors. Market entry & expansion and Impact Investment in Africa are not a desktop exercise but require an on-the-ground presence. Therefore, Africa Advisors has strategically positioned itself with offices in Africa and Germany.
Long-term experience in different countries, a deep insight into African markets and their geo-political developments, as well as a broad network of trusted partners globally and locally, is the foundation of our sustainable approach. We develop tailor-made solutions for our clients’ needs while taking into consideration the continent’s ever-shifting economic climates, industry dynamics and political frameworks.
Who we are
Christian is Managing Partner at Africa Advisors, has founded multiple companies himself, and brings in over 15 years of management consulting and leadership experience not only globally but also in various sectors. Next to his global leadership roles, global business development responsibility and account management, he has a deep practical understanding of project and programme management and is passionate about the African continent. This includes topics such as market entry & expansion, strategy & corporate performance management, strategy, organisation design & development, corporate governance as well as compliance structures and mechanisms as well as market analysis, reporting and CSR. Due to his rich experience within these fields, he publishes thought leaderships, writes articles and is often invited to speak at conferences. Christian speaks fluent English and has basic skills in French on top of his mother tongue German.
Kimberley is a qualified attorney and compliance practitioner with over 12 years’ experience in providing legal and compliance management of cross-border transactions and projects in various sectors within multi-business organisations. She has a seamless track record of leading trans-national projects and providing legal advice to listed and group organisations throughout Africa and has provided consultancy to boards and committees in numerous areas including, corporate governance, risk management, operational optimisation, and corporate reorganisation. She is a certified compliance practitioner at the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa and International Federation of Compliance Associations as well as an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London. In addition, having worked closely with communities, governments as well as the public and private sectors in Africa on cross-border projects, she is encouraged by the partnerships, synergies, and investment prospects that African businesses and innovative entrepreneurs can offer to the European market.
Klaus has over 20 years’ experience in providing transactional advice and leading multidisciplinary major projects from conception to successful implementation, across countries in Africa, America, and Europe. He was previously leading advisory teams and fulfilling senior positions in investment and infrastructure. He successfully concluded transactions in Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Namibia, Mozambique, Uganda, South Africa, South Sudan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Klaus has been living in Africa for the last 15 years and has a deep understanding of the socio-economic, political, and historical background of the African continent. He believes that Africa offers immense opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs and is committed to working on the African continent to unlock these opportunities for all stakeholders, including the communities.
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