Team

Tobias is a senior professional with extensive experience across policy research, governance, humanitarian and development systems, and investment and institutional advisory in Africa and the Global South. He is the Founding CEO & President of the Africa International Policy Research Centre (AIPRC) and AIPRC Business Center, where he provides strategic leadership on data-driven, people-centred policy research, corporate business, advisory services, and high-level stakeholder engagement. He has 10+ years working with and advising governments, UN agencies, development finance institutions (DFIs), foundations, civil society organizations, and private-sector actors on governance reform, public policy, development finance, investment policy, humanitarian system transformation, and inclusive economic growth. His work focuses on aligning policy, capital, and institutions to deliver sustainable, locally anchored impact. Tobias sits on several boards, contributing to governance oversight, strategy, risk management, and institutional growth across policy, development, and impact-driven organizations. He brings strong analytical and strategic leadership, combined with hands-on execution and the ability to navigate complex political, economic, and multi-stakeholder environments. He operates effectively across regions and cultures and is fluent in English, French, Swahili, and Portuguese, enabling trusted engagement with senior decision-makers globally.