Dirk Harbecke

  • More than 15 years of experience as a manager, entrepreneur and consultant in financial and ICT industry
  • Project Leader with Boston Consulting Group (2006 – 2008)
  • Founder and CEO of two companies in the financial services and research sectors
  • Project and managerial experience in France, the UK, China, Abu Dhabi/Dubai, North Africa and The US
  • International MBA in St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland

Contact: harbecke@african-development.com


Sonja Rossteuscher

  • More than 9 years of experience in strategic planning, business development and investment banking in energy, automotive, food & agriculture and telecom sectors
  • Director New Business Areas at Robert Bosch GmbH (3 years)
  • Extensive project management and international experience in Germany, Korea and North America
  • International MBA in St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland

Contact: rossteuscher@african-development.com


Olaf Meier

  • More than 14 years of experience in capital markets, investor relations, legal, finance & administration
  • Member of Senior Management team: Utimaco (3 Years), CCR Logistics Systems (4 years), debitel (associate: 6 years)
  • Extensive experience across multiple sectors with focus on financial industry, ICT and logistics; International project management experience across Europe and The United States
  • Bar exam University Tuebingen, Attorney-at-law

Contact: meier@african-development.com