Managing Director
Holger Vogt
Biography
Unlocking Africa’s Market Potential — Bridging Purpose with Profit for Sustainable Growth
Holger Vogt is a dynamic strategist and impact-driven leader with over 15 years of diverse work experience, including the last 12 years focused on strategic market entry in Africa, servicing multinationals from across the world. With a strong foundation in business consulting, project management, and operational excellence, Holger specializes in bridging purpose with profit to unlock Africa’s vast market potential. As Managing Director, his aim is to localize market expansion and to build a team of leaders who solve Africa’s biggest challenges.
Holger’s career is marked by a commitment to sustainable development and inclusive innovation. As the the founder of several businesses across the continent he is a firm believe in the market potential of African markets. His businesses support companies expanding and growing in African markets, unlocks capital for aspiring entrepreneurs and creates income for individuals to invest in and earn an income in African markets. With experience spanning in FMCG, agriculture, fintech, manufacturing, construction, and more, Holger combines
2013 - Present
Expertise & Accomplishments
- Business & Management Consulting: Extensive experience advising organizations on market entry, expansion, and operational efficiency across diverse industries.
- Project & Operational Leadership: Led complex multi-stakeholder projects and crisis interventions with private sector partners, government institutions and NGOs across Africa.
- Venture Building & Scaling: As the founder of H2Ventures he leads strategic scaling initiatives, offering mentorship, funding access, and infrastructure for growth.
- Cross-Cultural Advisory: Successfully navigated diverse cultural and operational contexts to deliver localized, effective strategies for global businesses.
- Mentorship & Advocacy: Passionate about supporting African entrepreneurs and advancing inclusive, purpose-led growth.
2008 - 2013
Beyond Business
A passionate mentor and cultural explorer, Holger invests his time in guiding entrepreneurs, discovering the African continent’s cultural richness, and collecting rare African vinyl records. His interests span reading on emerging economies, watching football (with deep Ruhrpott pride), and diving into local markets from bustling capitals to remote villages.
Holger is passionate about the endless opportunities African markets offer and turning them into profitable ventures is what gives him purpose.
Let’s unlock Africa’s potential together—where market insight meets meaningful impact.