De Edward George (‘Tedd’ to many) held senior positions at Ecobank and the Economist Intelligence Unit. Drawing on over 25 years across finance, commoditiesand African markets, he advises companies and institutions operating in Sub-Saharan Africa. London-born and a linguist by training, he is fluent in Spanish, French and Portuguese, with expertise spanning African markets, disruptive technology (fintech, blockchain, trade tech), soft commodities, agribusiness, trade finance, and supply chain integrity. He is recognised as one of the world’s leading experts on cocoa. He is also a fixture on the global conference circuit and a prolific media commentator, writer and podcaster. 

Tedd brings an ability to translate complex commodity and capital flows into narratives that move markets and shape policy. He understands how trade, technology and sustainability are reshaping developing economies. He also supports our institutional clients in earning credibility with investors and regulators.