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Emma Shewell

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Investor at AgDevCo

San Francisco, California, United States

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About

Emma Shewell is an ESG Analyst at AgDevCo, an impact investor focused on the agriculture sector in Africa, with a portfolio spanning 11 countries and approximately USD 340 million in funds under management. Based in Cape Town, she previously worked in risk consulting, assessing political, economic, security, integrity, and ESG risks across sub-Saharan Africa in industries including oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, infrastructure, telecommunications, and financial services. She holds an MA in Political Science with a specialization in conflict transformation and political mediation in the African context.

Experience

  1. AgDevCoESG Analystcurrent2025 — presentCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  2. S-RMSenior Analyst, Sub-Saharan Africa and ESG2024 — 2025City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  3. S-RMAnalyst, Sub-Saharan Africa2022 — 2024Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  4. The Energy CouncilConference Producer, EMEA & APAC2021 — 2022City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  5. The Energy CouncilWomen's Energy Council Lead2021 — 2022City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  6. The Energy CouncilData Analyst and Research Associate2020 — 2021City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  7. Stellenbosch UniversityAcademic Tutor2018 — 2019Stellenbosch

Skills & more

Academic Writing4Public Speaking4SPSSMicrosoft Office2Teaching3Academic ResearchTraining Program Development1

Languages Afrikaans · English · French · isiZulu

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Emma Shewell?
Emma Shewell is an ESG Analyst at AgDevCo, an impact investor focused on the agriculture sector in Africa, with a portfolio spanning 11 countries and approximately USD 340 million in funds under management. Based in Cape Town, she previously worked in risk consulting, assessing political, economic, security, integrity, and ESG risks across sub-Saharan Africa in industries including oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, infrastructure, telecommunications, and financial services. She holds an MA in Political Science with a specialization in conflict transformation and political mediation in the African context.
Where does Emma Shewell work?
Emma Shewell is at AgDevCo.
Where did Emma Shewell go to school?
Emma Shewell studied at Stellenbosch University (Master of Arts - MA, Political Science); Stellenbosch University (Bachelor of Arts (Hons), International Relations); Stellenbosch University (Bachelor of Arts, International Studies).

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