Our Leadership

Otega Owumi

MD & CEO

A strategic business leader with extensive experience in capital mobilisation, diaspora investment engagement, and private equity structuring. Otega leads overall corporate strategy, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border expansion of EmergX’s investment platform.

Riza Gueriña

Chief Operating Officer

An organisational development leader with expertise in talent acquisition, governance, and team scaling. Riza ensures a values-aligned, high-performance culture and oversees HR, admin, and corporate governance functions across all operations.

Rishi Gohill

Chief Strategic Officer

A seasoned investment strategist and capital markets advisor with a background in emerging markets finance. Rishi supports fundraising, investor relations, and strategic partnerships with development finance institutions and impact investors.

Cleopas Chiyangwa

Senior Financial Adviser

A chartered accountant (FCCA) and former auditor with deep experience in financial control, modelling, and investment fund structuring. Cleopas oversees all financial operations, capital reporting, and fund management for EmergX and its SPVs.

Cliff Southcombe

Chief Impact Officer

An international social enterprise and development finance expert with decades of work across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Cliff leads the design and delivery of EmergX’s ESG frameworks, SDG alignment, and social return strategies, ensuring measurable impact across all investments.

Richard Horsman

Non-Executive Director

An experienced executive, Richard provides independent oversight and brings a strong background in technology, governance, and strategic development. He plays a vital role in board compliance, institutional accountability, and investor protection.

Jonathan C R M-Kirk

Non-Executive Director

Jonathan is a seasoned advisor with a strong foundation in governance, legal structures, and sustainable enterprise. His independent board role supports EmergX’s growth with integrity and alignment to global best practices.

Our Collective Commitment

Together, this leadership team reflects EmergX’s mission: to build a smart, transparent, and impactful investment institution capable of unlocking global capital for sustainable development in emerging markets.

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