Hugh Bower

Hugh’s vision for bringing BGA’s model in Asia to Africa ensured that he has a leading role in developing our Africa strategy. He saw that BGA’s approach, namely having strong, inspired, local teams in key countries, would help the world’s leading companies deepen their understanding of the dynamic aspirations of Africans. As Director of Market Development, Hugh is responsible for developing business, identifying talent, supporting our teams, and exploring and coordinating expansion to new markets.

Hugh’s work spans sectors including technology, financial services, healthcare, energy, consumer goods, and infrastructure. He has supported projects across key African markets, including Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Angola.

Prior to joining BGA, Hugh conducted research on climate finance in Africa for an institutional investment platform and worked in management consulting in Kigali. He has climbed Kilimanjaro and hiked from Johannesburg to Cairo. Hugh holds bachelor’s degrees in financial mathematics and commerce from the University of Virginia, where he was enrolled in the McIntire School of Commerce.