Experienced Leadership
Our team combines decades of experience from the world's leading financial institutions, consulting firms, and development organizations.
Executive Team
Meet the leaders who drive our investment strategy and guide our portfolio companies to success.
Richard Coleman
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
MBA Harvard Business School, CFA
Robert founded RCJ Capital in 2006 with a vision to unlock Africa's investment potential. Prior to founding the firm, he spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs, where he led the Africa coverage team and executed over $5B in transactions. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a CFA charterholder.
Dr. Patricia Williams
Chief Investment Officer
PhD Economics Oxford, Former World Bank Senior Economist
Patricia brings deep expertise in emerging market economics and investment strategy. She previously served as Senior Economist at the World Bank, focusing on African development finance. She holds a PhD in Economics from Oxford University and has published extensively on African capital markets.
James Mitchell
Managing Partner, Strategic Initiatives
Former McKinsey Senior Partner
James leads our strategic initiatives and portfolio company development. He spent 12 years at McKinsey & Company, where he was a Senior Partner in the Africa practice. He specializes in corporate strategy, M&A, and operational transformation across multiple industries.
Advisory Board
Distinguished advisors providing strategic guidance and industry expertise.
Dr. William Thompson
Senior Advisor - Healthcare
Former Chief Medical Officer, St Thomas' Hospital London
UK healthcare leadership and hospital administration
Michael Chen
Senior Advisor - Technology
Former Google Africa Director
Technology strategy and digital transformation
Sarah Nakamura
Senior Advisor - ESG
Former IFC Sustainability Director
Sustainable finance and ESG integration
Join Our Team
We're always looking for exceptional talent to join our team. If you're passionate about African markets and building world-class businesses, we'd love to hear from you.