Profile Summary
Unlocking Africa’s Market Potential — Bridging Purpose with Profit for Sustainable Growth
Holger Vogt is a dynamic strategist and impact-driven leader with over 20 years of diverse work experience, including the last 12 years focused on strategic market entry in Africa, servicing multinationals from across the world. With a strong foundation in business consulting, project management, and operational excellence, Holger specializes in bridging purpose with profit to unlock Africa’s vast market potential. As a Partner at A8 Innovation, he empowers startups and scale-ups to thrive in emerging economies through tailored growth strategies and cross-sector partnerships.
Holger’s career is marked by a commitment to sustainable development and inclusive innovation. He is the founder of AMENA AFRICA, a pan-African market advisory firm, and the Founder of H2Ventures, an Africa-focused venture platform that supports aspiring entrepreneurs and accelerates high-impact ventures. With experience spanning FMCG, agriculture, fintech, manufacturing, construction, and more, Holger combines analytical rigor with field-tested insights to deliver transformative results.
Expertise & Accomplishments
- Business & Management Consulting: Extensive experience advising organizations on market entry, expansion, and operational efficiency across diverse industries.
- Project & Operational Leadership: Led complex multi-stakeholder projects and crisis interventions with NGOs and private sector partners across Africa.
- Venture Building & Scaling: Founded H2Ventures and led strategic scaling initiatives, offering mentorship, funding access, and infrastructure for growth.
- Cross-Cultural Advisory: Successfully navigated diverse cultural and operational contexts to deliver localized, effective strategies for global businesses.
- Mentorship & Advocacy: Passionate about supporting young African entrepreneurs and advancing inclusive, purpose-led growth.
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Role at A8 Innovation
Let’s unlock Africa’s potential together—where market insight meets meaningful impact.
Key Roles & Achievements
- Founder AMENA AFRICA, scaling to Africa’s leading pan-African market advisory firm.
- Regional Manager, Bahrain Economic Development Board: Led foreign direct investment (FDI) strategies across Europe in sectors such as ICT, manufacturing, and tourism.
Global Expertise
Holger brings deep knowledge of markets across Africa and Europe, leveraging firsthand experience with emerging economies and global trade networks. His ability to operate seamlessly across borders and cultures has made him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking impactful, scalable market solutions.
Beyond Business
A passionate mentor and cultural explorer, Holger invests his time in guiding young African entrepreneurs, discovering the continent’s cultural richness, and collecting rare African vinyl records. His interests span reading on emerging economies, watching football (with deep Ruhrpott pride), and diving into local markets from bustling capitals to remote villages.
Holger is available to advise A8 Innovation’s clients, helping startups and scale-ups navigate Africa’s evolving markets and achieve sustainable, purpose-driven growth.
Let’s unlock Africa’s potential together—where market insight meets meaningful impact.
Published Work
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