Karima leads LeapFrog’s African Financial Services investment team, where she has driven landmark investments including into ARM Pensions, one of the largest pensions providers in Nigeria, and AIICO, one of the largest insurers in Nigeria. A deeply experienced operator and investor, she has significant experience working across the continent. She serves on the Investment Committee of LeapFrog’s flagship fund and is a member of the Management Board. Karima is widely recognised for her work shaping the investment landscape in Africa and was named one of “Africa’s women to watch” by Bloomberg. Previously, Karima was chief investment officer and a member of the board at ADC African Devel