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Who We Are &
Why We Exist

Havard International Clearinghouse was built on a simple conviction — that Africa's most significant opportunities require partners with the relationships, expertise, and commitment to see complex projects through from first conversation to final delivery.

Our Story

Built From the
Ground Up

HIC was founded by Mr. John Eshun with a clear mission — to serve as the most trusted bridge between global capital and Africa's greatest opportunities.

Havard International Clearinghouse Limited was established with a deep understanding of what it actually takes to execute in African markets. Not theoretical knowledge — but real, on-the-ground experience navigating government processes, building relationships with key decision-makers, and delivering projects that others could not.

Mr. Eshun's background spans decades of cross-border business development across the USA, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia — giving HIC an operational presence and relationship network that no newcomer can replicate.

Today, HIC operates across six core industry verticals — oil & gas, commodities, agriculture, mining, government ventures, and business advisory — with active projects spanning the continent and a pipeline that reflects the scale of Africa's opportunity.

We are not a brokerage. We are not a consultancy in the traditional sense. HIC is a turnkey project partner — we get in the room, we build the relationships, we structure the deals, and we stay until delivery.

15+
African Nations
6
Industry Verticals
4
Home Countries
$B+
Projects Facilitated
"In complex markets, the relationship is the infrastructure. HIC was built to provide both."
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

01 / Value
Relationships First
Every deal, every project, every partnership begins with trust. HIC invests in relationships before we invest in transactions — because in African markets, the relationship is the competitive advantage.
02 / Value
Execution Over Promise
African markets have no shortage of people who talk about deals. HIC is defined by what we deliver. We take on mandates we can execute, and we stay until the project is done.
03 / Value
Africa First Development
Every project HIC facilitates is designed to create lasting value for the African nations and communities in which we operate — not to extract value from them. Sustainable development is not a slogan. It is our operating principle.
04 / Value
Integrity in Every Transaction
HIC operates to the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and ethical conduct across every jurisdiction we work in. Our reputation is our most valuable asset.
05 / Value
Global Expertise, Local Presence
HIC combines international business sophistication with genuine on-the-ground presence in our core markets. We are not parachuting in — we are already there.
06 / Value
Long-Term Thinking
We measure success not in single transactions but in lasting impact — projects that continue to generate value for investors, partners, and communities for decades to come.
Our Leadership

The Team Behind HIC

HIC's leadership team combines expertise across energy, finance, government, medicine, media, and international diplomacy — giving clients access to a depth of knowledge that no single-discipline firm can match.

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Mr. John Eshun
Founder & Chief Executive
Visionary entrepreneur and business strategist with decades of experience building cross-border ventures across Africa and international markets. Mr. Eshun's deep relationships with government officials, investors, and operators across West Africa are the foundation on which HIC is built.
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Mr. David Ameh
Senior Project Consultant
Specialized in large-scale project management and infrastructure development, with hands-on experience delivering complex turnkey projects across Africa. Mr. Ameh provides the operational rigor that ensures HIC's projects move from concept to completion.
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Dr. Khaled Karor
Energy & Technical Advisor
Expert in energy sector development with deep technical knowledge of oil and gas operations, refinery design, and commodity market dynamics. Dr. Karor provides the technical credibility that underpins HIC's energy infrastructure initiatives.
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Dr. Jesse Gibson
Financial Strategy Advisor
Seasoned financial strategist with expertise in structuring complex investment vehicles, financial modeling, and international capital markets. Dr. Gibson ensures that every HIC project is structured to deliver returns that attract and retain serious capital.
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Dr. Sonia Noel
Business Development Lead
Renowned figure in international business circles with an extensive network across government, media, and private sector stakeholders globally. Dr. Noel brings HIC's work to the attention of the partners and investors who can make a difference.
— New Addition
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Dr. Alize Utteryn
Media & Marketing Consultant
Strategic communications expert with deep expertise in brand positioning, media relations, and marketing across African and international markets. Dr. Utteryn ensures that HIC's story reaches the audiences that matter most.
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Extended Team — Global Specialists
HIC's extended network includes legal experts, trade compliance specialists, government liaisons, and sector-specific advisors across multiple continents — available to every client engagement.
Where We Operate

Our Geographic Presence

HIC maintains active operations and established relationships across four primary base countries, with reach across 15+ African nations.

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United States
Headquarters
  • Corporate headquarters — Buford, Georgia
  • International investor relations
  • US DFC and financing structures
  • Refinery partnership — Dallas, TX
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Ghana
Primary African Base
  • Cassava processing — Aburi
  • Commercial complex — Accra
  • Gold vault facility development
  • Vocational training program
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Sierra Leone
Commodities Hub
  • Gold sourcing and trade facilitation
  • Mining sector advisory
  • Government relationship management
  • Export compliance and documentation
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Liberia
Infrastructure Focus
  • Iron ore washing plant operations
  • National gold miners association
  • Airline startup development
  • Government infrastructure mandates
How We Work

Our Approach

Step 01
Listen First
Every HIC engagement begins with a focused consultation. We listen to understand your project, your goals, your timeline, and the obstacles standing between you and execution. We do not offer generic solutions — we design responses to specific challenges.
Step 02
Assess & Structure
HIC prepares a clear assessment of your project scope, the landscape in which it operates, the relationships required to advance it, and the structure — financial, legal, and operational — most likely to deliver success.
Step 03
Engage the Right People
This is where HIC's network becomes your competitive advantage. We make the introductions, facilitate the meetings, and build the relationships that move your project from proposal to reality — with the right government officials, investors, and operators at the table.
Step 04
Deliver & Stay
HIC does not hand off and walk away. We remain engaged through project execution, troubleshooting the obstacles that inevitably arise in complex market environments — and ensuring that what was promised gets delivered.

Ready to Work
With HIC?

Every engagement begins with a conversation. Tell us about your project and our team will respond within 24 hours.