Leadership & Governance
Stewardship grounded in discipline, discretion and long-term vision.
The leadership of Geraud Global Prospecting brings together strategic foresight, institutional integrity and a long-term commitment to value creation across African markets.
Executive Leadership
Mr. Geraud Koffi
Founder & Executive Chairman
Geraud Global Prospecting
Mr. Geraud Koffi is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Geraud Global Prospecting, providing strategic leadership across project origination, institutional partnerships, and investment structuring.
A seasoned strategist with over two decades of cross-border experience, Mr. Koffi has built his career at the intersection of institutional finance, natural resources, and pan-African development. His work spans the structuring of asset-backed transactions, the origination of high-impact mining and energy projects, and the cultivation of long-standing relationships with sovereign authorities, multilateral institutions, and private capital partners.
He leads the company's vision of unlocking high-value opportunities across mining, energy, infrastructure, and strategic development through disciplined execution, institutional integrity, and long-term value creation.
Under his leadership, Geraud Global Prospecting is positioned as a trusted pan-African platform for sophisticated project development and strategic investment solutions.
Career Highlights
- 2026
Founder & Executive Chairman
Geraud Global Prospecting — Pretoria, South Africa
Established the platform to structure and originate institutional-grade projects across Southern, West and Central Africa.
- 2018 — 2025
Senior Advisor — Strategic Resources & Structured Finance
Cross-border mandates · Sub-Saharan Africa
Advised sovereign entities and private operators on bankable structures for mining, energy and infrastructure transactions.
- 2010 — 2018
Director, Project Origination & Institutional Partnerships
Pan-African investment & advisory practice
Led origination, due diligence and execution of multi-jurisdictional deals with development finance institutions and private investors.
- 2002 — 2010
Investment & Advisory Practitioner
International financial institutions
Built foundational expertise in deal structuring, risk frameworks and government-aligned project finance.
Areas of Focus
Mining · Energy · Infrastructure
Geographies
Southern · West · Central Africa
Disciplines
Structuring · Origination · Advisory
Governance Philosophy
Geraud Global Prospecting operates under principles of:
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Integrity
Ethical and transparent execution
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Accountability
Disciplined oversight of every mandate
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Strategic Precision
Structured decision-making
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Confidentiality
Institutional discretion in all engagements
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Sustainable Value Creation
Long-term economic impact