Our Team

Max

Max Kalala Nyembwe

Max’s background as a young, professional London born of Congolese origin gives him unique skill set, cultural understanding of both UK and DRC as well as a commercial attitude to the Project based on his own experience as a broker in London.

Clive

Clive O'Connell

A lawyer with a unique understanding of the insurance and reinsurance market derived from 39 years’ experience, Clive is an acknowledged thought leader in the field of insurance and reinsurance markets.

Richard

Richard Beresford

As one of the founders and the current Chairman of McCarthy Denning, Richard is a commercially-minded corporate lawyer specialising in M&A and public company work. Over 25 years’ experience at major UK and US firms. 

Patrick

Patrick Newman

Patrick Newman, MA Oxon has more than 25 years experience in the emerging markets of Africa and Central Asia, with particular emphasis on mining, food security and  energy including renewables. He has negotiated licenses in Republic of Sudan.

Noah

Noah Lufuluabo

Graduate in political sciences at the Catholic University of Congo (UCC) currently engaged in a Masters Degree in International Diplomacy. Noah is fluent in English, French, and two key Congolese languages Lingala and Tshiluba.

Alan

Alan Bolinsomi

Alan Bolinsomi, Senior Advisor to African Financial Group is the founder & CEO of The Seeds Business Group. He is of Congolese origin resident in UK. Alan is working on an MSc in International Banking & Finance from University of Northampton...

Stephen Torode

Stephen Torode

Stephen has over 23 years of experience building and developing successful businesses on the African continent. Prior to joining Delonex Energy as Regional Director, Africa, Steve was Chief Business Development Officer and a member...