Position Overview The Chief Africa Strategy Officer is responsible for designing and executing Wigmore Group's continental growth strategy. The executive will identify new markets, develop strategic partnerships and oversee expansion into priority African economies while ensuring alignment with the Group's long-term investment…
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Position Overview
The Chief Africa Strategy Officer is responsible for designing and executing Wigmore Group’s continental growth strategy.
The executive will identify new markets, develop strategic partnerships and oversee expansion into priority African economies while ensuring alignment with the Group’s long-term investment vision.
The role combines corporate strategy, regional market intelligence, international business development and institutional engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Wigmore Group’s Africa expansion strategy.
- Identify new markets for investment.
- Evaluate acquisition opportunities.
- Lead market entry strategies.
- Develop partnerships with governments and private sector leaders.
- Build relationships with African investment agencies.
- Support cross-border trade initiatives.
- Lead regional growth projects.
- Advise the Board on emerging African opportunities.
- Coordinate country expansion teams.
Ideal Government Background
Candidates may previously have served as:
- Ambassador
- High Commissioner
- Senior Foreign Service Officer
- ECOWAS Executive
- African Union Executive
- Senior Trade Commissioner
- Export Promotion Executive
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Executive
- Ministry of Trade Executive
- Senior Investment Promotion Official
- Former CEO of a Development Agency
- Regional Development Executive
Candidates from multilateral organisations are highly encouraged.
Examples include:
- AfDB
- IFC
- World Bank
- Afreximbank
- ECOWAS
- African Union
- United Nations
Preferred Experience
- International Expansion
- Cross-border Investments
- Trade Facilitation
- Regional Strategy
- Economic Development
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Market Entry
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- International Partnerships
Character Profile
The successful executive will possess:
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Continental perspective
- Cultural intelligence
- Strong negotiation skills
- Commercial acumen
- Strategic vision
- Curiosity
- Adaptability
- High resilience
- Relationship-building ability
- Analytical thinking
- Humility with executive presence
The ideal candidate should be equally comfortable meeting Presidents, CEOs, entrepreneurs and development institutions.
Success Measures
Within the first three years the successful executive will:
- Establish operations in priority African markets.
- Develop high-value regional partnerships.
- Increase cross-border revenues.
- Build relationships with sovereign institutions.
- Identify new investment opportunities.
- Position Wigmore Group as a recognised pan-African enterprise.
Reporting Line
Reports to:
Group Chief Executive Officer
Works alongside:
- Chief Investment Officer
- Chief Government & Strategic Affairs Officer
- Chief Strategy Officer
- Business Unit CEOs
Why Join Wigmore Group
Africa is entering one of the most significant periods of economic transformation in its history.
This is an opportunity to help build a company that connects trade, infrastructure, investment and innovation across the continent while contributing to sustainable development and regional prosperity.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@wigmoretrading.com
How to apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@wigmoretrading.com, detailing your relevant experience and why you're the right fit. Every application gets a response.
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