We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Danladi Verheijen, is the new Chair of the African Private Capital Association (AVCA).  

AVCA is the leading pan-African industry body championing and enabling private investment across the continent. Danladi has been a Board member of the organisation since 2017. The appointment recognises Danladi's longstanding contribution to private equity on the continent and the leadership he has shown in helping shape the industry. 

Danladi co-founded Verod in 2008. He has since led the company from strength to strength, successfully raising three private equity funds and a venture capital fund through Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures.  

Danladi's appointment was confirmed at the 21st Annual AVCA Conference and VC Summit in Lagos. He said:

"I'm very excited to be taking on this new role at such a pivotal time. As an industry, we are undoubtedly facing challenges but I am more excited than ever by the opportunities ahead. I look forward to working with the AVCA team, Board and members to ensure we are supporting an innovative and resilient private capital ecosystem in Africa. I would like to thank the outgoing Chair, Paul Botha, for providing outstanding foundations for us to build on." 

Alongside Danladi's appointment, Ann Wyman, Senior Partner at AfricInvest, was named Vice Chair.

Abi Mustapha-Maduakor, CEO, AVCA, welcomed the appointments, saying:

“I am delighted to welcome Danladi Verheijen and Ann Wyman as AVCA’s Board Chair and Vice Chair. Their deep industry knowledge and leadership experience will be instrumental as we drive forward a progressive agenda for private capital in 2025 and beyond. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Paul Botha and Genevieve Sangudi, the outgoing Board Chair and Vice Chair for their steadfast guidance and commitment over the past four years, which have left an undeniable mark on AVCA’s development.”