Leadership

Meet the Team Behind GIF Group

Our leadership combines market understanding, investment facilitation expertise, strategic advisory, and long-term partnership development across African and international markets.

Our People

Experienced Leadership for Strategic Growth

GIF Group is guided by a leadership team focused on connecting credible capital, opportunity, and partnership potential across Africa and international markets.

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Abdullah Mohammed Kromah

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Abdullah leads GIF Group with a focus on investment facilitation, strategic partnerships, project development, and market-entry coordination across Liberia, West Africa, and international markets.

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René Oliver Kretzschmar

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

René supports GIF Group’s executive leadership with a focus on infrastructure, corporate structuring, project consulting, and strategic development. His experience across project and business environments contributes to the Group’s evaluation and coordination of investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and international engagements.

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Ahmed Paasewe II

Managing Director

Ahmed supports GIF Group’s management and operations with a focus on project coordination, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, community engagement, and strategic implementation. Drawing on over 10 years of experience in administration, project management, and the NGO sector, he contributes to the Group’s coordination of projects, partnerships, and institutional engagements across Liberia and beyond.

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Aboubacar Diallo

Director of Business Operations

Aboubacar Diallo is a Liberian entrepreneurial leader with a background in Computer Science and experience in venture building, partnership development, technology, and business development.

He brings a strong interest in connecting people, businesses, and opportunities to create practical pathways for growth. His strengths include relationship development, market engagement, partnership building, and entrepreneurial strategy, with a particular focus on creating connections between businesses and international opportunities.

At GIF Group, Aboubacar supports business operations, partnership development, market engagement, and the coordination of strategic business opportunities, contributing to the Group’s efforts to connect businesses and partners with opportunities across Liberia, Africa, and international markets.

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Anita M. Toe

Director, Strategy & Partnerships

Anita oversees strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development, helping align investment interests with credible opportunities.

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Samuel D. Kollie

Director, Investment & Market Development

Samuel supports opportunity analysis, investor engagement, and market development initiatives that connect strategic stakeholders with high-impact projects.

Our Leadership Approach

Building trust through local insight and strategic execution.

GIF Group’s leadership is centered on building credible relationships, encouraging informed decision-making, and creating pathways for sustainable economic growth across priority sectors.

Leadership Focus

  • Regional opportunity identification
  • Investor and project alignment
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Responsible growth strategy