Our People
The Team
Meet the people driving education transformation across Africa
Leadership
Our Leadership
Mr. Ewang
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ewang is the visionary behind AECO Limited, a strategic education investment advisory and TNE (Transnational Education) collaboration platform working to transform how Africa engages with global education systems. With deep expertise in international education partnerships, institutional development, and education venture building, he has led AECO Limited in establishing meaningful collaborations with universities, governments, pathway providers, and investors across the UK, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Under his leadership, AECO Limited has counseled over 15,000 students, built partnerships with 100+ universities across 20 countries, and launched ventures including AECO Education Pathways and Opuvia.
Dr. Amara Osei
Chief Advisory Officer
Dr. Osei brings over 20 years of experience in higher education policy and international development. Previously serving as a senior education advisor at the African Development Bank, she now leads AECO Limited's strategic advisory practice, helping governments and institutions design sustainable education frameworks.
Strategic Guidance
Advisory Board
Our advisory board brings together seasoned professionals from education, policy, and investment sectors to guide AECO Limited's strategic direction.
Prof. James Mensah
Advisory Board Chair
Professor Mensah is a distinguished academic with expertise in transnational education quality assurance. He has served as Vice-Chancellor at two African universities and is a recognized authority on Commonwealth education standards and cross-border academic collaborations.
Dr. Fatima Diallo
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Diallo is a leading voice in education technology and innovation across West Africa. With a background in computer science and education policy, she advises AECO Limited on leveraging technology to expand access to quality education across the continent.
Richard Kamau
Advisory Board Member
Richard is an education investment specialist with extensive experience in private equity and venture capital. He has led investments totaling over $50M in African education ventures and brings deep financial expertise to AECO's advisory board.
Our Operations
Operations Team
The dedicated team that drives the day-to-day execution of AECO Limited's mission across our offices in Cameroon and Rwanda.
Grace Nkemdi
Head of Operations, Cameroon
Grace oversees AECO Limited's operations in Cameroon, managing partnerships with local universities and coordinating student recruitment activities. With a background in education management, she ensures smooth execution of AECO's programs across the Central African region.
Emmanuel Habimana
Head of Operations, Rwanda
Emmanuel leads AECO Limited's East Africa office in Kigali, Rwanda. He brings strong expertise in institutional partnerships and student services, helping connect East African students with international education opportunities through AECO's network.
Sarah Mbeki
Partnerships Manager
Sarah manages relationships with AECO's global university partners, ensuring effective collaboration and student placement. Her background in international relations and education consulting helps bridge cultural and institutional differences across partner networks.