Our Associates

Colin Goodwin

Mining & Telecoms

Colin has a background of over 30 years of military, security and logistical experience gained worldwide, predominantly in the Middle East and Africa, which provides the prerequisite skills required to execute mining projects on the African continent. Further to this, another 10 years based in East Africa, mainly Uganda, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo, has seen the implementation and execution of various mining projects ranging from cobalt to gold.

Focused mainly on the gold domain whether buying, trading, mining or processing of product, he has developed an extensive array of connections and logistical knowledge within the industry. From artisanal projects to large scale mining operations being undertaken this has given him a deep understanding of the mining, and in particular the gold, arena.

Gareth Taylor

Mining

Gareth has just completed a contract as Managing Director of ABM in the DRC where he managed the newly established mine up to record tin production levels.

With over 40 years’ surface and underground production experience in gold, copper, cobalt and tin production across various African mines, Gareth possesses expertise in all aspects of working within challenging environments – from exploration, through to project financing and build to commissioning and production.

Kerion Barnes

Corporate Security /HSE / ISO Audits and Risk Management

Integrated Services/Risk & Corporate Security & Safety Management Expert. A Visionary Leader, Trusted Advisor, Business Strategist and Progressive Thinker. Experienced in driving enterprise-wide operational, financial excellence for high-growth organizations through continuous process improvement, risk management, team leadership, and strategic oversight.

Martin Black

Procurement

Consultant and senior supply chain executive with decades of international experience built up in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, America, and most recently Africa, with the last seven years in Tanzania.

Martin has vast experience in implementing efficient supply chain systems, contract negotiations, performance measurement / improvement, sustainable total cost reduction, and executing projects, in challenging and developing markets.

Francois Pienaar

Power

A seasoned senior manager with a combination of energy and utility subject-matter-expertise in distribution and energy access and effective leadership. 12 years’ experience within the electricity and utility sector across Africa and 25 years of utility experience in roles from managing large complex electricity infrastructure projects to utility turn around utility management contracts.

Mohamed Dabbour

Telecoms

Mohamed is a Strategic Advisor focusing on Africa ICT development. Until very recently, he was Executive Vice President & CEO for Millicom Africa overseeing the company’s portfolio of mobile operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. During his tenure, Millicom successfully closed the sale of Tigo in Senegal, Rwanda and Chad and finalized the merger of Tigo Ghana with Airtel, as well as the merger of the company’s assets in Tanzania. Prior to that, Mohamed was the CFO for Millicom Africa. He has been working for more than a decade on the African continent and lived there for many years in countries such as Ghana and Chad.