At ForAfrika, Simon McGregor directs initiatives that harness humanitarian presence and catalytic funding to elevate emerging commercial farmers and business owners from self-sufficiency to commercial viability. Simon’s insights are particularly relevant to the evolving field of Humanitarian Innovative Finance, as he continues to shape strategies that build economic resilience and facilitate sustainable growth in the social sector.

ForAfrika is dedicated to humanitarian aid and sustainable development across Africa, with a focus on transforming communities to achieve self-sufficiency and resilience. A key part of their mission is ForAfrika Social Enterprise, which channels commercial strategies to fund and advance sustainable development initiatives. This innovative business model supports local enterprises by providing them with resources and networks needed to grow, thereby creating jobs and promoting economic stability within vulnerable communities.

As Group Chief Operating Officer Simon utilises over three decades of experience in corporate finance, business development and humanitarian leadership to enhance operational performance and refine financial strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa. With a distinguished career that includes founding, scaling, and successfully exiting several businesses in complex environments, Simon brings a profound understanding of driving operational excellence and impactful change.