Elmarie Swart, Head of UK Membership, Invest Africa

Elmarie is a brand communications specialist with over 17 years’ experience crafting strategic communications blueprints for multinational brands. She has a strong track record, delivering award winning work for an array of blue-chip clients across the Financial Services, Energy, Mining, Technology and Consumer sectors.

She has worked extensively in the UK and Europe, managing hub communications across EMEA in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Russia. A native Zimbabwean, she is passionate about Africa and has driven key programmes and events for multiple organisations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Namibia, Mozambique, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.