Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

François van Schalkwyk

Executive Director: Investment and New Ventures Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board

François is an accomplished innovator and corporate development specialist who is a key member of the team shaping Namibia’s green industry and kick-starting the country’s green hydrogen revolution.

In 2021 he transitioned to Namibia’s public service from a 20-year career in advisory and financial services, and lately as CEO of Holbrook Advisors, a corporate advisory and mergers and acquisitions firm where he built and led a global, multidisciplinary team.

François is a member of the founding board of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board(NIPDB). The NIPDB, is a public entity in the Office of the President of the Republic of Namibia with a mandate to promote and facilitate investment and economic development. François is currently the Executive Director: Investment and New Ventures at NIPDB. He is an alum of Imperial College London.


2024 Agenda Sessions

Country Showcase – Namibia

The country showcases are designed to highlight the key developing markets within the continent. These nations look to promote the opportunities for investment, exploration and production within their respective jurisdictions.

Wednesday 07 February 11:30 - 13:00 Governments Stage

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 11:30 02/07/2024 13:00 Country Showcase – Namibia

The country showcases are designed to highlight the key developing markets within the continent. These nations look to promote the opportunities for investment, exploration and production within their respective jurisdictions.

Governments Stage Africa/Johannesburg