Biography
Michael is based in Nairobi and is responsible for Actis's agribusiness investments. Michael has been instrumental in some of Actis's key successes in Africa, including the launch of the Acacia Fund, the first private equity fund in Kenya, the US$16 million equity investment in Flamingo, and investments in Banque Commerciale du Rwanda and DFCU. He joined Actis in 1988 as an investor focused on Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.
Prior to joining Actis, Michael spent three years in investment banking in London, for Lehman Brothers and Kleinwort Benson, having started his career with Price Waterhouse.
Michael holds a first class degree in Civil Engineering from Southampton University and is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant in England & Wales.
Prior to joining Actis, Michael spent three years in investment banking in London, for Lehman Brothers and Kleinwort Benson, having started his career with Price Waterhouse.
Michael holds a first class degree in Civil Engineering from Southampton University and is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant in England & Wales.