Blackout Podcast22 Joulu 2025

Ken Oguzie - Founder - Africa Canada Trade and Investment Venture

Ken Oguzie is a dynamic and results-driven international trade and investment professional. He is the President/ Founder of Africa Canada Trade and Investment Venture based out of Nova Scotia, Canada, with partner offices across Africa. ACTIV is a boutique consulting firm specialising in trade and investment solutions, with a focus on promoting and facilitating Trade and Investment between Canada and Africa, across diverse sectors.

With over a decade of experience in the global trade industry spanning 4 different continents, 5 countries, Ken has a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, fostering international partnerships and bringing Economic development to the regions of his focus in sectors ranging from Energy, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Real Estate to professional services.

Under his leadership, ACTIV has expanded its global footprint, navigated complex market dynamics and delivered innovative trade and investment strategies that meet the evolving needs of businesses in Africa, Canada and worldwide. Ken is known for combining deep industry expertise with a forward-thinking approach to create long-term value for stakeholders. A skilled negotiator and visionary, Ken has successfully facilitated numerous large-scale Trade and Investment deals across various continents, making them a trusted leader in the sector. He is also a strong DEI advocate and provides advisory support to senior leadership of private and public sector organisations on inclusive leadership and workplace culture.

Learn more @activafr

www.activafr.com

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