As part of a dynamic of continuous growth to meet the needs of our customers, ACT Africa is pleased to announce the launch of two new specialized service lines:

1. in water, sanitation, and energy;
2. in air transport and aviation.

Water, sanitation and energy are at the heart of Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 7. Achieving sustainable development in these sectors in a world plagued by climate change poses a major development challenge, particularly for Africa. It will not develop without solving its water, sanitation and energy problems.

Air transport and aviation are still in their infancy in Africa. Despite expected adjustments in travel behaviour due to COVID, the sector will continue to develop in Africa as the continent is vast and land, sea and rail transport infrastructure across the continent is underdeveloped. In addition, the continent's population and the proportion of Africans with the means to travel by air will increase considerably over the next thirty years.

To lead these specialized service lines, ACT Africa is pleased to announce the arrival of:

• Mr Alpha ROBINSON as Executive Director, Head of Strategic Consulting, Head of Water, Energy and Sanitation sectors, as well as that of 
• Mr Albert KONAN N'DA as Director, Head of the Air Transport / Aviation sector.

Alpha Robinson is an engineer by profession with a successful international career spanning over 25 years.

Prior to joining ACT Africa, he was Director General of The Gambia's National Water and Electricity Corporation (NAWEC), where he led the reform agenda supported by the World Bank and other international organizations, to transform NAWEC into a sustainable company.

He took on the position of Managing Director of NAWEC after working for the African Development Bank as a water sector knowledge management consultant. Prior to joining the AfDB, Alpha held senior positions in various international consulting firms and public institutions in Germany, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. He was Associate Director at AECOM and Head of the Hydraulic Engineering Department for 18 months.

As a consultant, Alpha has advised and supported public and private sector clients in Africa, Asia and Europe to deliver projects that meet high international standards and add value to their businesses. His experience spans a wide range of disciplines and sectors, including water, energy, environment, infrastructure and climate change adaptation.

He studied hydropower and water engineering in China and holds an engineering degree (MSc) in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Karlsruhe in Germany.

Alpha has a successful track record in research and development (R&D), capacity building and knowledge management as a consultant and researcher. He can communicate in English, German, French and Chinese (Mandarin). Alpha is a Gambian national.

Albert KONAN N'DA has more than 15 years of experience in business consulting and management consulting in the aviation and air transport sector.

This experience was gained as Director of Aviation/Air Transport from 2007 to 2019 at Seabury Consulting, now a subsidiary of Accenture; Financial analyst and planning from 2006 to 2007 at United Airlines; and Senior Financial Analyst from 2004 to 2006 at US Airways.

He is particularly qualified in business planning and analysis, modeling, business consulting, financial and operational restructuring and investment, with a focus on restructuring and turnaround, cost reduction and optimization of operations in the aviation sector.

Albert is an expert in developing long-term financial models, including cash flow and balance sheets. He has extensive international experience with projects spanning Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.

Albert holds an MBA from the prestigious Howard University in the USA and an MSc, Finance and Capital Markets, from McGill University in Canada.

Albert is fluent in French and English. He is an Ivorian national.

Fabrice Nze-Bekale, Managing Director of ACT Africa, said: "We are very proud to welcome two talented Africans who are experts in their fields. I am convinced that, with their skills and vast experience, ACT Africa will continue its growth by contributing to Africa's development. »

ABOUT ACT AFRICA

Created in April 2012 by Ibrahima Cheikh DIONG, and led by Fabrice NZE-BEKALE, ACT Africa is a pan-African financial and strategic consulting firm based in Dakar. ACT Africa serves a wide range of clients in the public and private sector, locally and internationally, including multinational and African companies, private financial institutions, financial development institutions, African governments, various institutions and agencies, and non-profit organizations.

In addition, ACT Africa has strong references: the firm has supported countries and organizations such as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, the Republic of Senegal, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the African Development Bank, COFINA Group, Total Marketing, IAM Group, NMA Sanders and many others.