René Awambeng, Managing Partner, Premier Invest
René Awambeng
Prior to his his current role, Rene worked at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), as Director, Client Relations, where he joined in 2016. In this role, he lead the design and implementation of Afreximbank’s client-focused business strategies, including managing the delivery of all Bank products to the clientele and managing the operation of Afreximbank branch offices.
Highly experienced and successful senior executive management career of over 30 years in corporate and investment banking across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, providing strategic direction and leadership to international development finance institutions and commercial banks.
Proven ability to translate strategic concepts into tangible results, which ensure corporate success with over US$8 billion of revenues and US$300 billion in transactions across diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, commodities and financial services.
Specialist in structured trade, corporate, commercial and investment banking, with extensive experience in origination (client relationships, sales, marketing, customer service), product management, cross-border trade flows, trade finance, credit risk management, compliance, treasury, project finance and general management across Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East.
Honed strategic vision and direction in analysing and formulating business strategies and concepts.
Strong track record of continuously delivering results and exceeding customer/stakeholder expectations.
Experienced in successfully adapting to and managing change in dynamic business environments, providing leadership and supervision, and developing teams in multicultural and diverse environments.
Impressive network of government officials, C-Suite executives and industry leaders across Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
Vast experience in developing business and building global alliances for Africa with Brazil, the Caribbean, China, Europe, Russia, the UAE, the UK and the USA.
Recognised as an Africa expert with extensive knowledge of the socio-political landscape and doing business in Africa.
Acknowledged adviser on current trends in banking, commodity trade finance, regional business, intra-African trade and infrastructure development, and an active speaker on international forums about African banking, energy and financial services.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, bilingual in English and French.
About Premier Investment Solutions:
Premier Investment Solutions is a specialist Investment Fund and Corporate Advisory firm for Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. With unparalleled understanding of regional dynamics and strategic focus across key sectors it specialises in identifying high-growth investment opportunities by leveraging its extensive expertise and in-depth market insights. It offers clients innovative investment solutions tailored to capture dynamic growth in the economies it operates in, making it a partner of choice for investors aiming to participate in the next growth phase in the 21st century.
