Shigeru Handa
InvestorDirector at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Singapore
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in business development consulting, venture capital investments, and international development in emerging markets. He joined AAIC in 2015 and leads sourcing, evaluating, and investing in innovative businesses while advising companies on market entry strategies across Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
Experience
- Asia Africa Investment & ConsultingDirectorcurrent2015 — presentSingapore
- Africa Healthcare Master FundDirector / Investmentcurrent2017 — presentSingapore
- Plan International JapanDirectorcurrent2016 — presentGreater Tokyo Area
- UNDP IraqPortfolio Manager, Inclusive Growth and Private Sector Development2008 — 2015Amman, Basra
- Natural LawsonDirector of HR and Marketing2004 — 2007
- The Boston Consulting GroupBusiness Strategy Consultant2001 — 2004
- Japan Bank for International CooperationCountry Officer1996 — 2001
Education
- University of Southern CaliforniaMPA/Macc, Public Administrations / Accounting1998 — 2000
- Kyoto UniversityBachelor, International Politics and Law1992 — 1996
Skills & more
International Development28International Relations9Public Policy3NGOs10Policy Analysis14Program Management9Foreign Policy1Project Planning4International Organizations5Organizational Development1Government1Human Rights4
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Program EvaluationPolicyHumanitarian AssistanceHumanitarianDiplomacyCivil SocietyCorporate Social ResponsibilityProposal WritingCapacity BuildingGovernanceAfricaAnalysisFrom Shigeru's professional profile.
Colleagues at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
David Ndegwa
Senior Associate at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Dr. Amit N. Thakker
Africa Healthcare Adviser at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Hideya Tanaka
Director at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Hiroki Ishida
Principal at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Hiroshi Ishino
Senior Adviser at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Jeslin Goh
Associate at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Masayuki Tamagawa
Senior Adviser at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
Nobuhiko Ichimiya
Investor at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Shigeru Handa work?
- Shigeru Handa is Director at Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC).
- What check size does Shigeru Handa write?
- Shigeru Handa typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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Also attended University of Southern California474
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Shared employers
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