Removing barriers between geography and opportunity
Good infrastructure goes far beyond assets. It drives economic & social value and helps build more equitable societies. It's what motivates us to build the tools public sector teams need to accelerate it.
Who we are
Nichole Esparon, Co-Founder & CEO
A former barrister, Nichole is a recognised expert in global talent mobility, having led large forums and one-to-ones with industry influencers across globally recognised brands. She has also gained many years’ exposure, through engagement and collaboration with senior officials across Government and prominent IGO’s, of the extensive opportunities talent mobility holds for countries and regions, as well as the risks involved in leaving it unmanaged. Hailing from Seychelles, Nichole believes strongly in harnessing the power of the diaspora to help drive Africa’s growth. She is a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Patrick S. Frederick, Co-Founder & Chairman
Former Chairman of Business Relations for a UK Prime Minister and Director of Business Affairs for a London Mayor, Patrick knows first-hand the value of multi-stakeholder engagement to spearhead change. Decades spent at the interface of business and development leading high-profile initiatives across multiple regions (incl. Africa, Middle East and UK) served to deepen his commitment to help advance inter- & intra-regional cooperation. A World Bank Group/IMF African Business Award winner, Patrick's global advocacy of the role of business in social and economic development is widely recognised. His professional background spans several disciplines of engineering, investment banking and financial services at blue-chip organisations. Born in Dominica, Patrick's experiences have helped shape his conviction in the utility of South-South cooperation to drive economic development across borders. Patrick holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Middlesex University and an MBA from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass).
