
What role will private equity play in Africa’s AI future?
Africa is building its AI future. To keep up, private equity must shift – prioritize local talent, ethical AI and long-term, blended investment models.
Over the past seven years, Aimée has lived and worked in Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, Mumbai, and London — advising clients and supporting transactions across the deal cycle: sourcing, structuring, execution, valuation, due diligence, and post-deal work. She has worked across sectors including consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
Her interest in how organisations operate and grow began at a young age, shaped by school holidays spent around her family’s business — observing how money was made, spent, and how decisions were made. This early exposure developed into a lasting curiosity that led her to study finance, qualify as an ACCA, and begin her career in tax before moving into Private Equity. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Oxford and is currently a CFA Level II candidate.
Aimée is a Mandela Washington Fellow and an Aspen Rising Leaders Fellow, recognised for her leadership and commitment to driving meaningful change. In 2020, she was named one of the Top 35 Leaders of the Future by TaxCOOP for her contributions to global tax equity and policy innovation.
Beyond her professional work, she volunteers with the Global Shapers Community (an initiative of the World Economic Forum), where she mentors high school students exploring careers in investment and leads financial literacy workshops for underserved communities. In her spare time, you'll likely find her on a tennis court, hiking trail, or discovering a new city. She has travelled to over 50 countries — each one offering new perspectives and reinforcing her belief in staying curious and adaptable.
Africa is building its AI future. To keep up, private equity must shift – prioritize local talent, ethical AI and long-term, blended investment models.
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