Nicholas Fournier
CEO Lobito Atlantic Railway
Nicholas Fournier is an experienced executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience in global operations, strategic management, and business development across the energy, construction, and security sectors. He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Université Technologique de Compiègne and has built a distinguished career leading complex operations in demanding and high-risk environments. Prior to his role as CEO of Lobito Atlantic Railway, Nicholas served as Vice President of Development and Energy Markets at ADIT–GEOS Group in France, where he led strategic growth initiatives in the energy and defense sectors. He previously held senior executive positions including Managing Director of G4S Iraq, overseeing 2,500 staff and major security operations for governments, international organizations, and global energy companies, and Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at KS Drilling in Singapore, where he managed operations across 10 countries and delivered strong safety and commercial performance. Nicholas's leadership roles at Transocean included overseeing fleets in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, securing long-term contracts, and driving operational excellence. His experience at Schlumberger and as a French Army lieutenant form the foundation of his disciplined leadership style. A results-driven leader, Nicholas brings deep operational expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth in complex environments.
2026 Agenda Sessions
How can Africa future-proof its strategic corridors amid shifting geopolitics?
Africa’s trade and mineral corridors are central to its integration story, but also vulnerable to global realignments. As partners recalibrate their investment strategies, which corridor models can secure long-term African ownership and sustainability?
Tuesday 10 February 14:30 - 15:15 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)
Governance, regulation and policy
Infrastructure and industrialisation
Are shorter trade corridors the blueprint to unlocking Africa’s logistics potential?
WHAT IF Africa’s mining, trading, and logistics companies could bypass traditional, congested routes and instead leverage a new network of shorter, smarter trade corridors? Imagine a future where goods move seamlessly across the continent, distances are dramatically reduced, and supply chains become truly agile.
In this session, panellists will discuss how partnerships with authorities and project developers are bringing these solutions to life, and how each new corridor contributes to a diversified approach to infrastructure and logistics across Africa – enabling companies to access markets more effectively and driving growth along key routes.
Wednesday 11 February 14:20 - 15:10 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Infrastructure and industrialisation
Leadership
WHAT IF Africa’s mining, trading, and logistics companies could bypass traditional, congested routes and instead leverage a new network of shorter, smarter trade corridors? Imagine a future where goods move seamlessly across the continent, distances are dramatically reduced, and supply chains become truly agile.
In this session, panellists will discuss how partnerships with authorities and project developers are bringing these solutions to life, and how each new corridor contributes to a diversified approach to infrastructure and logistics across Africa – enabling companies to access markets more effectively and driving growth along key routes.
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