“Curiosity is the beginning of knowledge. Action is the beginning of change.”
Blog
Follow my blog for a selection of short and insightful posts about finance, investing and management.
Portfolio
A portfolio showcasing some of the interesting pieces of work I have been involved with over the years.
Advisory
For more details on the financial advisory services that I offer which may help your business
Welcome.
Edward is a finance and investment professional with more than 10 years of experience in private equity and operations across Africa and the Middle East. He has structured deals across multiple jurisdictions, managed assets, and has gained operational experience working in multiple sectors including agriculture, mining, banking, fashion and FMCG retail, hospitality and real estate.
Most recently Edward has been CFO of a private equity company focused on developing real estate projects in frontier markets.
Edward is a CFA Charterholder and a member of ACCA. He considers himself a life long learner, is an avid reader of business strategy, history, writing, investing and psychology.
Blogs
This blog blends insights into finance, investing and management with a focus on emerging markets. Drawing from my passion for business strategy, history, and psychology, I offer in-depth perspectives on personal finance, private equity, real estate, and investment trends. My posts also touch on the intricacies of managing companies, including implementation of strategy, driving growth, use of management tools and setting a winning culture. This blog hopes to offer interesting insights for anyone interested in the nuances of investing in emerging markets.
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Exploring Albania
Just returned from a trip to Albania over the Easter holidays. Why Albania? No real reason, apart from a curiosity to see what the country had to offer. As a…
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Winning in the workplace by developing experience capital
This blog post was inspired by an article in the March/April 2025 edition of the Harvard Business Review, titled “How Women can win in the workplace”. I paraphrase and quote…
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Playbook for navigating a stock market crash
As the stock market crash intensifies following US President Trump’s tariffs, it is time to pause, reflect, assess and finally act to reposition our portfolios.
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