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Oliver Scheidt

CEO and Founder of The Strategic Economy Ltd.

The Strategic Economy Ltd will support delegates at the UK-Africa Summit by arranging private meetings, investment matchmaking, and trade missions to East Africa. The company helps investors and businesses manage the challenges of project development in the region by building key partnerships. Operating at the intersection of government, business, and civil society, The Strategic Economy promotes sustainable and transparent economic growth.

Contact
+44 7576 497618
oliver@thestrategiceconomy.com

Oliver Scheidt is the CEO and Founder of The Strategic Economy Ltd, a consultancy specialising in investment facilitation, trade partnerships, and sustainable development across East Africa. With over a decade of experience advising governments, investors, and international organisations, Oliver focuses on building practical, results-driven strategies that connect private sector interests with public policy goals.

He has led cross-border trade missions, structured investment platforms, and advised on complex development projects across multiple sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. His work supports transparent economic growth by bridging the gap between policy and implementation.

Oliver holds degrees in International Relations and Development Economics, and has worked in both European and African markets. He is committed to shaping partnerships that deliver long-term value for communities and investors alike.