Leadership Built on
Trust, Expertise
& African Roots

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.

01 — Core Leadership

The People Behind HIC

Every member of the HIC leadership team has been selected not just for credentials, but for proven ability to execute in complex African markets. These are practitioners, not theorists — people who have built real projects and maintained real relationships across governments, industries, and borders.

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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 — on budget, on schedule, and to specification. His expertise spans procurement, logistics, and multi-stakeholder project coordination.

Infrastructure Project Delivery Procurement
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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. His advisory ensures that HIC's energy projects meet international engineering standards and attract credible institutional partners.

Oil & Gas Refinery Design Energy Policy
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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. He advises on equity raises, debt structuring, and financial compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Capital Markets Financial Modeling Investment Structuring
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Dr. Sonia Noel
Business Development Lead

Internationally renowned figure in business and media with an extensive global network spanning government, private sector, and high-profile stakeholders across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Dr. Noel brings HIC's work to the attention of partners and investors who can make a difference — leveraging three decades of relationship capital built across the world's most influential circles.

Business Development Global Networks Strategic Partnerships
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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 — from institutional investors to government ministries — with clarity, precision, and impact.

Communications Brand Strategy Media Relations
02 — Extended Network

A Global Team of Specialists

Beyond the core leadership, HIC maintains an active network of vetted specialists who are engaged on a project-specific basis — ensuring every engagement has exactly the right expertise at the table.

Legal & Compliance
Cross-border trade lawyers, regulatory compliance experts, and government procurement specialists across Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and the USA.
Finance & Capital
Investment bankers, commodity financiers, DFI specialists, and SBLC/LC structuring experts with active relationships at Tier 1 financial institutions.
Technical & Engineering
Civil engineers, mining geologists, agricultural scientists, and energy sector technical consultants available for detailed project due diligence and implementation.
Government & Diplomacy
Former government officials, diplomatic liaisons, and public affairs specialists with direct access to decision-makers across multiple West African nations.
Media & Communications
Journalists, documentary producers, digital strategists, and PR professionals spanning African and international media landscapes.
Operations & Logistics
Supply chain managers, port logistics experts, and customs specialists with proven experience managing complex commodity shipments across African borders.
03 — Our Approach

Built on Relationships,
Not Just Credentials

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Face-to-Face First
In African markets, trust is built in person. HIC's team travels to meet clients, partners, and government officials directly — because the relationships that move deals are forged in the room, not over email.
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Deep Local Knowledge
Our team includes individuals who grew up in, worked in, and built businesses across West Africa. This is not surface-level market knowledge — it is the kind of insight that only comes from lived experience.
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Multidisciplinary by Design
No significant project in Africa is confined to a single sector. HIC assembles teams that span energy, finance, law, logistics, and government — because real-world projects require real-world breadth.
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Long-Term Partnership
HIC is not a transactional firm. We measure success by the sustained growth of our clients and the lasting infrastructure we help build across African communities and economies.
04 — Work With Us

Ready to Meet the Team?

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us about your project and the right members of our team will be in touch within 24 hours.