The African business landscape is driven by strong infrastructure development requirements, abundant natural resources, and a growing digital economy, making it a promising frontier for business and investment in sectors, such as agri-commodities, oil and gas, and manufacturing as the region industrialises. SBF organises many activities throughout the year to help companies better understand the insights and opportunities in the African markets. If you would like to receive updates on the exciting marketing insights and updates on marketing activities on these economies, or join us as a member, please reach out to the team via our Enquiry Form.

 

Chairman
Mr Srivathsan VENKATARAMANIManaging Director, Olam Agri Pte Ltd
Committee Members
Mr Charles LooVice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Deputy COO & CFO, Wilmar International Limited
Ms Christina TANVice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Chief Executive Officer, GMT Investcorp Pty Ltd
Mr Graeme ROBERTSONVice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Intrasia Capital Pte Ltd
Mr Haresh ASWANIVice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Managing Director, Africa, Tolaram Corporation Pte Ltd
Mr Kelvin TANVice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Secretary General, Africa-South East Asia Chamber of Commerce
Mr Neal CHANDARIAVice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Director, Comcraft Asia Pte Ltd
Mr Lionel CHATELETVice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Chief Commercial Officer, Pacific International Lines (Private) Limited
Mr Victor TAN

Vice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Chief Executive Officer, TOP International Holding Pte Ltd

Mr Hanif MOEZ NOMANBHOY

Vice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Managing Director, Nomanbhoy & Sons Pte Ltd

Mr Desmond TAY

Vice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Chief Executive Officer, GUUD (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Mr KONG Kok Chee

Vice Chairman, SBF Africa Business Group
Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer, Portek International Private Limited

The term of the committee will end on 31 December 2025.