Andrew Tarawali 2026 speakers

“Andrew Amara Tarazid-Tarawali is an investment and development finance professional with extensive experience mobilising capital, developing investment strategies, and supporting private sector growth across Sub-Saharan Africa.

He is transitioning into a new role as Programme Director at British International Investment (BII), where he will lead a new initiative in Sierra Leone focused on strengthening the financial sector, developing capital markets, and unlocking investment opportunities in priority sectors.

Previously, Andrew served as Investment Director at Small Foundation, leading initiatives to strengthen local financial institutions, support emerging African fund managers, and mobilise domestic institutional capital for investment in underserved markets. His career also includes investment roles at Acumen and Injaro Investments.

Andrew is passionate about building Africa’s investment ecosystem, particularly through innovative financing solutions, local capital mobilisation, and partnerships that unlock sustainable growth for African businesses.”