MEST Africa, a pan-African training program,
incubator, and seed fund for African entrepreneurs, has announced the
appointment of Eric Nsarkoh as a Portfolio Advisor, focused on technology
product development. Eric brings a wealth of experience and expertise in Africa’s
technology space to the role and will help to strengthen and scale MEST’s
portfolio of startups across the continent.
Eric Nsarkoh is a seasoned
business executive with over 20 years of experience in leading multinational
organizations across Africa. He was recently the Head of Engineering at
Stanbic Bank Ghana and has a strong track record of scaling growth and
innovation, having held similar leadership roles at Millicom (Tigo Ghana),
Airtel Ghana, and MTN.
His expertise in software
development, sales, and consumer behavior will be invaluable in supporting MEST
Africa’s portfolio of companies. In his new role, Eric will be responsible for
advising and supporting these companies to strengthen their product development
and scale of technology products and services.
He will also work closely with MEST Africa’s
portfolio and leadership team, providing guidance on best practices and
industry trends.
Founder, Jorn Lyseggen expressed his
excitement about the appointment, stating, “Eric
is an unusually talented engineer as well as a seasoned executive who understands
how to bring products to market in Africa. His background in banking and telco
will be invaluable support for our portfolio companies as they grow and scale
across the continent.”
Eric’s appointment comes at a
critical time for Africa’s technology sector as the continent is poised for
tremendous growth. Eric expressed his excitement about joining MEST Africa and
working with the organization’s portfolio companies.
“I
am thrilled to be joining MEST at this important time in Africa’s development,”
he said. “I am excited to be part of an organization that is working to support
the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs.”
Overall, Eric’s appointment as
MEST Africa’s Portfolio Advisor focused on tech product development is a
significant development that underscores the importance of software development
in driving innovation and growth in the continent.
By: Kanto Okanta
