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Championing Growth for SMEs and Impact Investments

Driving Economic Empowerment Across Africa

Our Impact Investment and SME Development Adviser brings a wealth of expertise in fostering sustainable growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while integrating impactful investment practices.

Financial Adviser

Franklin ODOEMENAM

Mr. Franklin Odoemenam is an Impact Investment consultant with enormous knowledge and expertise in the Sub-Saharan African Impact Investment and SMEs landscapes. Mr. Odoemenam’s experience in the Impact sectors -( practice & research) spans over 15 years....

Role at CFG-Holdings

As an Adviser at CFG-Holdings Plc, Franklin Odoemenam provides strategic guidance in impact investment and SME development. Leveraging his extensive experience and deep understanding of Sub-Saharan Africa’s financial landscape, he plays a vital role in shaping CFG-Holdings’ strategies for financial inclusion and economic empowerment. His counsel is integral to the group’s mission of transforming financial services across Africa.

Previous Work Experience

Franklin Odoemenam is the founder and Executive Director of Micro Investment Consultancy Services Ltd (MICS), a social enterprise dedicated to investment consulting, technical assistance, and business advisory services for microfinance institutions, cooperatives, credit unions, NGOs, and SMEs.

  • Managing Partner at Fragg-Invest GmbH: Franklin has been leading impact and climate investment initiatives in Germany, Nigeria, and Ghana since 2015.
  • Program Director: Provided advisory services to MFIs, regulatory bodies, and NGOs, focusing on product development, regulatory frameworks, and expansion strategies.
  • Consultant for Financial Institutions: Worked with various organizations to improve operational efficiency, financial planning, and governance.

Franklin’s professional journey spans over 15 years, during which he has built expertise in financial inclusion, impact investing, and sustainable development.

Key Achievements

  • Pioneered MICS: As Executive Director, Franklin successfully designed and implemented programs that expanded financial access for underserved populations across Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Enhanced SME Growth: Supported numerous startups and SMEs with tailored financial and operational strategies, contributing to their long-term sustainability and growth.
  • Leadership in Impact Investing: Spearheaded investment initiatives through Fragg-Invest GmbH, focusing on climate impact, fintech, and social entrepreneurship.
  • Academic Excellence: Holds a Master’s degree in Development Policy and Planning from Bielefeld University and a Master’s in Microfinance from Solvay School of Economics and Management, Université Libre de Bruxelles.
  • Mentorship and Capacity Building: Guided institutions and individuals in building capacity and adopting innovative approaches to address Africa’s financial challenges.

Franklin’s visionary leadership and dedication to sustainable development continue to make a profound impact on CFG-Holdings’ mission to empower businesses and communities across Africa.

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