Bame PuleBame Pule

Botswana

 

Occupational Information

Job Title: Founder and CEO of Africa Lighthouse Capital

Professional History

Bame Pule is the Founder and CEO of Africa Lighthouse Capital, a private equity firm that invests in and nurtures businesses into African champions. Africa Lighthouse not only provides financial capital but also actively partners with management teams of investee companies to improve their operations and strategy, resulting in considerable increases in value for all stakeholders. The firm has a particular focus on helping investee companies adopt global best practices and expand into multiple key African markets. Prior to founding Africa Lighthouse Capital, Mr. Pule spent six years working at Actis Capital, the largest emerging markets-focused alternative investment firm. While at Actis, Mr. Pule was based in Johannesburg but worked extensively throughout Africa. He has also worked for Shoreview Capital, Goldman Sachs’ New York office, Credit Suisse, and Citigroup. He has bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science from Pomona College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science from Pomona College
MBA from Harvard Business School.Program

Program

2016 Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow

 Additional Tags: Economics, Political Science, Finance, Investment Banking

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About AFLI

 

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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.