Founders.
Our story.
The group set about as an International trading, investment and construction concern. The Group quickly expanded with offices in London, Lagos, Moscow, Piraeus, Houston and Freetown. Due to the extreme volatility in the some of the Groups most profitable markets (Nigeria and Sierra Leone) in the late 90s with resources and attention concentrated, the group ultimately had to cease operations in 1997. The newly formed Rasab Brand and Group has restarted activities with major investment focusing on Technology and Smart Utility Infrastructure.
Board & Advisors.
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David
Kpakima
Executive Director
David is a c-suit business executive with over 13 years of experience in driving monetization strategies using high-tech business development modeling for brands; Zain, Airtel, Standard Chartered Bank, Onlime, Smart mobile. He joined Zoodlabs Group in 2020 to drive the Africa portfolio operational rollout.
Davar
Fazaeli
Group Chairman
Davar has worked in the Africa market for the last 30 years with mega scale assets under management; primarily focusing on connecting people & businesses with ideas, and advised on how to communicate architectures, technologies, and business concepts.
Sally
Overall
Group Partnership & Investor Relations
Sally is a dedicated, passionate, and result driven professional with over 25 years experience in executive management within the Telecommunications industry incl. power & renewable optimization focusing on back haul fiber, tower Pan African infrastructure sales, operations management, company transition / change management, people management, training and technical sales.
Mahmoud
Idriss
Group Partnership & Investor Relations
Mahmoud is a serial entrepreneur with over 24 years' experience in public policy, investments, large-scale project design and management consulting. He has led start-up teams in broadband internet services, health technologies, agricultural technologies and financial technologies. He has extensive experience in policy and regulatory consulting; as well as operations and management consulting in the Sierra Leone telecommunications sector.
Emmanuel
Tondoneh
Company Sec & GC
Emmanuel is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone. He has a wealth of experience in working within the extractive industry, regulatory and compliance environment dealing with various commercial transaction, regulatory and company secretarial services in Sierra Leone. He holds Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours from De Montfort University in Leicester England (UK) and an LL.M with distinction in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Dundee Scotland (UK). Emmanuel is currently researching a PhD in Corporate Insolvency focusing on “Cross Border Insolvency in Anglophone West Africa: Protecting Local Creditors and Harmonisation through the UNCITRAL Model Law”.
Leadership.
Davar
Fazaeli
Group Chairman
Davar has worked in the Africa market for the last 30 years with mega scale assets under management; primarily focusing on connecting people & businesses with ideas, and advised on how to communicate architectures, technologies, and business concepts.
David
Kpakima
Executive Director
David is a c-suit business executive with over 13 years of experience in driving monetization strategies using high-tech business development modeling for brands; Zain, Airtel, Standard Chartered Bank, Onlime, Smart mobile. He joined Zoodlabs Group in 2020 to drive the Africa portfolio operational rollout.
Sally
Overall
Group Partnership & Investor Relations
Sally is a dedicated, passionate, and result driven professional with over 25 years experience in executive management within the Telecommunications industry incl. power & renewable optimization focusing on back haul fiber, tower Pan African infrastructure sales, operations management, company transition / change management, people management, training and technical sales.
GROUP CFO
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Emmanuel
Tondoneh
Company Sec & GC
Emmanuel is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone. He has a wealth of experience in working within the extractive industry, regulatory and compliance environment dealing with various commercial transaction, regulatory and company secretarial services in Sierra Leone. He holds Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours from De Montfort University in Leicester England (UK) and an LL.M with distinction in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Dundee Scotland (UK). Emmanuel is currently researching a PhD in Corporate Insolvency focusing on “Cross Border Insolvency in Anglophone West Africa: Protecting Local Creditors and Harmonisation through the UNCITRAL Model Law”.
GROUP CFO2
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Issam
Yatim
Zoodlabs, COO
Issam has over 10 years of experience in the Telecoms sector in Africa. He has had a positive impact on a number of organisations in the areas of Billing, VAS, Operational Support Systems (OSS), and Business Support Systems.
Pierre
Johnson
Metro Cable, COO
Telecommunications & Energy leader with 10+ years of experience driving innovation across multinational utilities. Currently spearheading Sierra Leone's largest FTTH infrastructure project at Metro Cable SL Ltd. Previously, led Winch Energy SL Ltd to connect 1,800 rural homes with energy for the first time. Awarded Best Graduating Student, University of Sierra Leone (2007).
Mahmoud
Idriss
Group ED, Strategy, Innovation & Policies
Mahmoud is a serial entrepreneur with over 24 years' experience in public policy, investments, large-scale project design and management consulting. He has led start-up teams in broadband internet services, health technologies, agricultural technologies and financial technologies. He has extensive experience in policy and regulatory consulting; as well as operations and management consulting in the Sierra Leone telecommunications sector.
Eugene
Dennison Coker
Eugene
Dennison Coker
Eugene has extensive experience in driving success and has led teams to achieve results across multiple sectors including accounting, hospitality, technology, digital telecommunications and agricultural business development. At K3 the oversees day-to-day operations and leads the company’s strategy & implementation.
Marie
Carol
Group Supply Chain – Business Partner
project management, business development, operations, supply chain, data analytics, and client relations. Proven track record in implementing strategic solutions that align with business objectives and exceed client expectations. A creative thinker with a focus on optimizing processes and driving operational efficiency. Recognized for leadership, exceptional organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. Achievements span both the US and West African business environments.
Samuel
Davis
Group Supply Chain – Technology Partner
Samuel Davies boasts a distinguished 16-year career in Sub-Saharan Africa, embodying the qualities of a seasoned supply chain manager and visionary business leader. His reputation is built on exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to forge strategic relationships that drive regional development and operational excellence. Samuel Davies is recognized for setting industry benchmarks through his innovative approaches to procurement optimization, streamlined distribution channels, and the successful oversight of large-scale projects. His journey reflects resilience, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to excellence in supply chain management, driving growth and success in West Africa's dynamic business environment.
Admire
Hamilton
Group People & Culture – HR Business Partner
Result-oriented Human Resource Consultant with over twelve years of progressive experience in the Private and Public sectors. Focus on increasing employer/employee satisfaction, retention, performance management, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, policy and procedure, attendance management, budget management, staff development and training, and benefits administration. A proactive business partner and senior management team member, highly skilled in communication, implementing human resource values, mentoring, and strong support to employees. I have worked in Human Resource and Administrative capacity for ACDI/VOCA- SNAP, FHI 360, Helen Keller International, and JAM INTERNATIONAL.
Natasha
Chami
Group Finance – Business Partner
Mrs Natasha Nicole Chami is in charge of Financial Planning and Budget Control at ZoodLabs & Metro Cable, an Internet and Communications provider/distributor in Sierra Leone, West Africa; with Twenty Eight years of work experience in Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA, and Sierra Leone; of which Twelve years in Retailing, Nine years in a Management/Supervisory capacity, and Nine years in an Accounting environment.
Oussama
Srour
Group Finance – Business Partner
Accomplished Hospitality Management & Accounting contributing over 32 Years’ diversified and valuable experience in Hotel General Management, Finance Control with reputed organizations based across Sierra Leone (West Africa), Nigeria (West Africa) and Lebanon (Middle East). Proactive Admin/Finance Control Professional targeting challenging and top Managerial Assignments with well established and reputed Hospitality, Airlines & Construction organizations, bringing a diversity of Transferable Strengths.
Ishmael
Bangura
Group & Zoodlabs Finance Controller
Ishmael Bangura is a senior finance manager with over fifteen years of experience in accounting, finance, and auditing. Ishmael is a professional accountant and has a wealth of experience in finance and management roles. Additionally, to his professional and academic qualifications, he has recently gained chartered manager status from the Chartered Management Institute in leadership and strategic management. Ishmael is an ambitious accountant that is self-motivated and hard-working with a plethora of skills in the practical and analytical aspects of issues related to accounting, business analysis, strategy, and strategic management.
