TWG
The Gateway to Africa’s Growth Markets

Our Story

$4 Billion in Projects—and Counting

Delivering unmatched experience, enduring trust and results that speak.

Our Services

Rooted in Africa, Connected to the World

Led by Rosa Whitaker, our team brings decades of experience across dynamic sectors, delivering globally informed, locally grounded solutions.

Our Leadership

Equity Partnerships Strategic Advisory Project Execution

Co-creating strategies, sharing risks, and closing the knowledge gaps that give investors’ confidence and clarity.

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Rosa Whitaker on Renewing U.S.–Africa Trade Ties After AGOA’s Expiration

In a recent feature by Oliver Ward on Agri-Pulse, Rosa Whitaker, President and CEO of The Whitaker Group, discussed the importance of renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) following its expiration at the end of September. As one of the architects of AGOA and a former U.S. Assistant Trade Representative for Africa, Rosa […]

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Our Story

At TWG, we are trusted advisors, investment partners, and informed entrepreneurs with over two decades of ground game execution across Africa. We align global capital with regional opportunity and aspirations. We leverage our deep networks, local insights, and expertise to navigate complexities and deliver returns in high-growth sectors.

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Our Vision, Mission, and Values

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Our Services

We are equity partners, strategic advisors, and project implementers recognized for unlocking value across Africa – delivering commercial and socio-economic dividends.

Sector Experience

TWG’s Suite of Comprehensive solutions include the following…

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Our Results

We source, structure, and scale investment-ready ventures. Backed by a $4B+ track record, we deliver for our clients and partners from successful market entry to execution through to market exists.

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Our Executive Team

Rosa Whitaker

CEO and President

For more than three decades, Rosa Whitaker has been at the forefront of global investment, trade and enterprise solutions across Africa—as a U.S. government policy leader, diplomat, global transaction advisor, and entrepreneur. Recognized by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the “Top 100 Global Thinkers,” she is a respected voice on Africa’s business and economic landscape, regularly featured in major international media.

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Dr. Josephine Wapakabulo

Chief Future Officer

Dr. Josephine Wapakabulo brings 25 years of experience spanning corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and board governance. She has a proven track record working with investors and entrepreneurs to build and scale businesses that deliver strong financial returns while advancing sustainable development. As the Chief Future Officer at TWG, she drives value creation across the company’s portfolio, with expertise in energy access, renewable energy innovation, financial inclusion technologies, and ClimateTech. Additionally, she serves as an Advisory Board and Climate Council Member for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
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Melissa Morrison

Vice President - Finance & Compliance

Melissa B Morrison, CPA, has been a practicing Certified Public Accountant in Virginia for over 25 years. After graduating Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Business Administration – majoring in Accounting from The College of William and Mary, she began working at PriceWaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Manager in the Washington DC area. She later held positions as Manager of SEC Reporting at DynCorp, a $2.5B US government contractor and also as Controller of the US operations of Tandberg, a Norwegian video conferencing company, later sold to Cisco Systems, where she served as a Sales Finance Controller for the $1B federal government sector.
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David Adomako

Strategic Advisor - Business Growth & Development

David Adomako is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of experience spanning port operations, maritime management, renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and security consultancy. He is recognized for driving growth and operational excellence across logistics, trading, and environmental ventures.
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Featured Insights, News, Thought Leadership

Rosa Whitaker on Renewing U.S.–Africa Trade Ties After AGOA’s Expiration

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Featured Insights, News, Thought Leadership

Rosa Whitaker Interview: What’s Next for U.S.–Africa Trade After AGOA

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AGOA Expires Today: A Personal Reflection and The Way Forward

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