MEET THE MAKERS

Chair Directors

Jan brings over 30 years of management and entrepreneurial expertise in real estate investment, development, and consultancy. Throughout his career, he has worked across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, successfully leading projects in real estate, telecom, oil & gas, and healthcare. Previously he founded a private investment vehicle specializing in acquiring and leasing SME buildings, fostering growth and value creation in this niche market.

Since 2019, he has served as the Real Estate Development Director at SLE Global, where he oversees acquisitions, market analysis, and portfolio optimization to drive growth and long-term value creation. Before this role, Jan held key engineering and management positions at Bilfinger, Nokia, Huawei, Shell, and other global companies.

Jan holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the Technical University of Eindhoven and is a certified PMP and MSP Practitioner. He has further refined his business acumen through programs at TSM Business School, Saïd Business School (University of Oxford), and the London School of Economics, where he completed the Real Estate Economics and Finance program in 2020. 

Director | Investment Committee

Dorothy is a seasoned, well-rounded finance and investment professional, and strategy consultant, with extensive knowledge of the financial markets in Ghana and multiple African markets. With 20 years of hands-on experience, she has been instrumental in driving sustainable growth for businesses. Her expertise spans strategy, advisory, investment management, equity research (Africa and USA markets), and strategic business development. 

Currently, she is the founder and CEO of Rothcorn, a management and strategy consulting firm based in Accra. Previously, Dorothy served as the Managing Director at First Atlantic Asset Management and Head of Databank Wealth Management, where she led transformative initiatives and delivered exceptional value to clients. 

Dorothy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with Information Studies from the University of Ghana and an Executive MBA from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).

Director | Investment Committee 

Solomon is a dynamic and results-driven financial professional with over 15 years of experience in the finance sector, specializing in real estate investment and REIT fund management. He began his career in private accountancy practice before transitioning into investment banking and later focusing on real estate finance, development, and asset management.

Before joining Rendeavour as Head of Finance, Solomon held several key finance positions, including Group Financial Accountant and Assistant Fund Manager at HFC REIT, Director of Finance and Financial Controller at Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana, Nyaho Medical Centre, Goldkey Properties, Republic Bank (formerly HFC Bank), and TG Holdings. His expertise spans real estate development finance, investment structuring, and portfolio management, driving financial growth and strategic investment decisions.

Solomon holds an MBA in Finance from Coventry University (UK), and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana. He is also a Fellow of the UK’s Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana. 

Director 

Kojo has over 20 years of experience in financial services, specializing in asset management, capital markets advisory, and structured finance. As Managing Partner at Quartin Partners Limited, he leads a firm focused on bridging the funding gap for West African corporates and SMEs in sectors like real estate, energy, and infrastructure.

Previously, as Director of Asset Management at Barings International Investment, Kojo successfully managed a pan-European portfolio, overseeing core, investment, and construction debt with diverse assets across multiple sectors. Before his current role, he held structured finance and investor relations, portfolio and asset management positions at Moorschild, Situs Asset Management and Hatfield Philips International in Ghana, the UK, and the EU.

Kojo holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Strathclyde and a BSc in Geodetic Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology.

Director

Reverend Samuel has over 40 years of experience in education, ministry, and business management. As founder and CEO of Alpha Beta Education Centres, he built one of Ghana's top international school systems, winning multiple British Council awards and leading students to success in international competitions like the UCMAS World Championship and Junior Achievement Company Program. 

In addition to his work in education, Reverend Samuel is Head Pastor at Action Worship Center, Shekinah Glory Chapel, and Country Director for Ascension Trust, a UK-based charity overseeing community outreach in Ghana. He also founded Bikaco Engineering Ltd., leading operations and business development for the construction firm.

Reverend Samuel holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Aberdeen and a BSc in Applied Economics from North East London Polytechnic.

Chair Investment Committee

Jan has over 40 years of extensive experience in international real estate development and financing, including launching the ING Real Estate Asia Fund and delisting several Armstrong Jones Funds. Throughout his career, he has worked in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and Africa. 

Currently, Jan is the Director of Robles Investments, a Dutch real estate consultancy. Previously, an analyst at WILMA, a business developer at Rabobank, a Portfolio Manager at PGGM, a Director Asset manager at YorkHannover, and an Executive Board Member at ING Real Estate and MAB Development. 

Jan holds a Master of Science degree in Urban Planning and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Geography from the University of Nijmegen. He has also completed executive programs at INSEAD and Harvard University.

Investment Committee  

Carole has extensive experience of over 25 years in international finance, fundraising, auditing, and advisory roles. She has worked in various countries across Europe and Africa. Currently, she is the Director of GFA Consulting in Accra and serves as an advisor to the French Government. 

Before this, Carole worked with top-tier organizations including Paribas, Arthur Andersen, Gras Savoye, and Duff & Phelps in various capacities ranging from auditor to manager to executive board member. 

Carole holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from INSEAD, a Master of Science degree in Finance from NEOMA Business School (ex-Reims Management School), and a French Chartered Accountant Exam (DECF).

Investment Committee 

William is a chartered surveyor with over 25 years of experience in real estate investment and asset management across Europe and Africa. Since 2012, he has been serving as a member of the investment committee for UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust, and since 2021, he has been a member of the Investment Committee and Consultant REIT Manager Strategy at Sentinel Asset Management. Currently, he holds the position of Managing Director at PROPCo and serves as the Executive Director of Leadenhall Real Estate Advisors, a Ghanaian company specializing in transaction advisory and asset management in Accra. 

Before his current role, William served as the Managing Director of Uraga Real Estate Nigeria, Asset Manager at AXA Real Estate Investment Managers UK, Asset Manager at Royal & Sun Alliance Property Investment UK, and Property Manager at Southwark Property UK. 

Investment Committee 

Philip has more than 35 years of experience in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and co-living and working sectors. He is working alongside global investors, developers, and operators, advocating for and educating others on PBSA as an investment class. Additionally, he actively participates in PBSA developments across many Western, EMEA, and emerging markets.

Previously, Philip served as Chairman of Living Capital Markets and worked as a valuer and chartered surveyor at Jones Lang LaSalle. 

Philip obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Land Management from the University of Reading and is also an Associate Fellow of RICS.