Simon Inauen

Founder & Director, Africa Future Initiative (AFI)

Simon Inauen is a Swiss development and investment strategist based in Namibia, working at the intersection of energy, industry, and finance. He founded the Africa Future Initiative (AFI) to connect European capital with Africa’s emerging green industrial frontier, focusing on green hydrogen, critical minerals, and sustainable infrastructure.

With over a decade of experience in German–African cooperation, Simon has advised governments, development banks, and private investors on industrial policy, and the design of green transition programs. His work bridges strategic foresight and practical implementation, helping to turn transformative ideas into investable projects.