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John Gadzi

Managing Director

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Nasiru Braimah

Executive Director

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Delali Ayikoe

Analyst

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Vincent Kombat

Analyst

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John Gadzi

Managing Director

John Gadzi has over 20 years banking experience across a number of sectors and regions globally. He is responsible for advisory and investing activities of Sentinel across Africa. He has an extensive track record of advising large corporates, investors and families on various landmark transactions including M&A, fund raising, market entry and divestitures amongst others. Prior to Sentinel, John was a Managing Partner at IC Securities, a pan-African investment bank, and was responsible for its investment banking activities across the continent. John also worked with Goldman, Sachs & Co., Lucent Technologies, Inc. and Salomon Smith Barney, Inc in New York. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Maryland and an MBA, from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Nasiru Braimah

Executive Director

Nasiru Braimah has over 10 years banking experience and strategic advisory across Africa. At Sentinel, he is responsible for the day to day running of principal activities across Africa including originating and executing advisory opportunities. Prior to joining Sentinel, Nasiru worked with Old Mutual in South Africa as an Africa M&A and strategic consultant assisting with key M&A opportunities and strategic assignments in West and East Africa. Nasiru began his career at IC securities and was instrumental in key landmark M&A transactions during his 4 years. He holds a BSc.(Hons) in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from Ashesi University and participated in the Emerging Scholar’s Program at Babson College, USA

Delali Ayikoe

Analyst

Responsible for conducting industry research and market studies, building and using financial models, performing valuation analysis, preparing project deliverables and assisting in administrative duties. Formerly, a premium administrator with First Insurance Company in Ghana assisting the finance department with premium collections and allocations. Holds a BSc. in Accounting, from University of Professional Studies, Accra.

Vincent Kombat

Analyst

Responsible for valuation exercises, research on industries and companies, development of industry decks and preparation of key marketing materials for deal origination and execution. Formerly, a business analyst with Link Investment Group, supporting the provision of credit and fintech services to SMEs in Ghana and Nigeria. Worked as a finance intern at Kosmos Energy Ghana and an assurance intern at Ernst and Young Ghana. Holds a BSc. in Business Administration, from University of Ghana and a chartered accountant certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG).