Bio
I have been a staff writer for UK magazines such as "Investors Chronicle" and lived in Africa for 19 years including writing on "The Namibian" (daily news), Reuters, BBC Africa, etc. I also ran the Namibian
I have been a staff writer for UK magazines such as "Investors Chronicle" and lived in Africa for 19 years including writing on "The Namibian" (daily news), Reuters, BBC Africa, etc. I also ran the Namibian Stock Exchange and worked in investment banking and venture capital. I write for business magazines including "African Business". "African Banker", "Africa investor" and "Forbes Africa" and edit a blog on African capital markets. I write training materials and workbooks (including inserts for Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment) and give training. I edit for the United Nations, Africa Progress Panel and others. I enjoy a wide range of writing and editing, including credible investor documentation, reports, prospectus, etc. and consult on strategy, organizational development, capital and communications.
Specialist areas
I write news, features and online about business, capital markets and investment both for specialist and for general readers. I have good knowledge of African business, capital markets and private equity. I act as moderator or facilitator on many African business and capital markets conferences in UK, US and African countries. I edit books, papers and publications, often on development or business.