Industry / Sector
Consultancy, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Power & Energy, Trade
Personal Profile
Leon Naidoo is the founder and CEO of African Impact Solutions (AIS), a leading international business development firm with strong capabilities and experience in investment promotion, economic development and government relations. Leon, has demonstrated high proficiency in working within diverse teams spanning a global career in international development, the private sector and diplomacy. His combination of a passion for sustainable human development, depth of specialist knowledge in economic business development and diplomacy, contributes to his goals in advancing social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
Since his resignation from his career in diplomacy in January 2020, Leon gives leadership to his consulting firm, Africa Impact Solutions (AIS). The firm further focuses on designing, promoting, facilitating and implementing African economic development projects, with a particular focus on supporting private sector engagement. The company focuses on three key areas, Consulting, Projects and Capacity Development. AIS also offers Business Diplomacy advisory, working with executive teams & board of directors by serving as a trusted advisor.
Company Profile
Providing actionable market intelligence
Identification of the most promising African markets with the development of market entry strategy and execution
Strategic new business development
Partnership development, monitoring and management
Government Relations and Trade Industry Management .