With 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, Kwame is presently a Commercial Director at Zero®, a company founded by Formula1 executives that is revolutionizing the way aircraft are powered and reducing their environmental impact. His mission is to lead the commercial aspects of Zero®’s innovative fuel solutions to... Read more
With 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, Kwame is presently a Commercial Director at Zero®, a company founded by Formula1 executives that is revolutionizing the way aircraft are powered and reducing their environmental impact. His mission is to lead the commercial aspects of Zero®’s innovative fuel solutions to airlines, OEMs, governments, and investors, while also providing thought leadership and advocacy on ESG and sustainability.
Kwame brings a strong background in aircraft engineering, design, and business development, having worked for Airbus and GE Capital across the EMEA region with a strong focus on Africa. He has supported and led multiple strategic campaigns, securing over $5 billion worth of business with new and existing operators, and was part of a team managing over $1 billion worth of aviation assets financed across Africa. He has also been involved in the consultancy and advisory of several venture start-up and turnaround projects, as well as creating engaging media content, bringing value to the aviation community.
In 2018 he was recognised as one of a top 40 under-40 leaders in the Aviation category, and subsequently in 2020 received recognition from UN’s MIPAD (Influential People of African Descent) as a top 100 under-40 personality for business and entrepreneurship. A natural explorer, he has travelled to 30 of the 54 African countries, cycled across West Africa and climbed Mount Toubkal and Kilimanjaro.
Kwame is actively involved in capacity development efforts in emerging markets and frequently consults and provides thought leadership across diverse facets of business and entrepreneurship through his ventures in Agriculture, Wellness, Food, Hospitality and Art all in Africa. As a purpose-driven leader, he is determined to make an impact through the application of disruptive technology to promote sustainable and transformative growth, whilst driving socio-economic development.