Chris Chijiutomi 2026 speakers

“Chris Chijiutomi serves as the Managing Director and Head of Africa at British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution. Having joined BII in 2017, Chris brought with him considerable infrastructure investment expertise, initially overseeing the organisation’s Infrastructure Equity investments across Africa. Chris’s commitment and leadership was recognised in 2023 when he was promoted to oversee all BII’s investment activities continent-wide, managing a portfolio valued at $5.5 billion. Chris has played a pivotal role in expanding BII’s operations, growing its team across six locations in Africa—including Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa—and leading strategic initiatives aimed at fostering investment-driven growth.

Chris is a key member of BII’s Executive Committee, Investment Committee, and Market Committee. His involvement in these committees highlights his influence and strategic role at BII.

With over 25 years of experience, Chris has established a distinguished career in investment and operations with leadership positions across Africa, Europe, and South Asia. Throughout his career, Chris has participated in investments totalling over $4 billion, leading and contributing to landmark partnerships and transactions especially across Africa in sectors such as energy, transport, water, banking, and agriculture. His expertise spans both the public and private sectors.

Chris is deeply committed to advancing Africa’s development agenda, believing in the power of long-term capital to drive sustainable economic growth. In 2020, Chris was appointed as a member of the UN Technical Working Group on Finance & Investment in Energy, he is a frequent speaker at global forums addressing impact investing and economic development.

Chris holds a Masters in Engineering from the University of Surrey in the UK and is a Chartered Engineer”