Alekhine Veloso
About Alekhine Veloso
Alekhine Veloso is a Business Engagement Manager for Africa at the World Economic Forum, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in client service and trade support roles at major financial institutions, including Barclays, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Alekhine Veloso serves as the Business Engagement Manager for Africa at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2017, focusing on developing and managing relationships with African business partners. In this role, he crafts compelling value propositions for the Forum's African portfolio and serves as a trusted adviser to partner companies, guiding them on the Forum’s platform.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining the World Economic Forum, Alekhine Veloso gained extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at JPMorgan Chase as a Hedge Fund Trade Support Analyst from 2011 to 2013 and as a Fixed Income Analyst from 2009 to 2011, both in the Geneva Area, Switzerland. Prior to that, he was a Client Service Representative at Barclays and Citigroup in Dublin, Ireland, from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Academic Background
Alekhine Veloso studied at the University of Maine, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Behavioral Sciences. His academic tenure spanned from 2001 to 2005, providing him with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and organizational dynamics.
Engagement with Emerging Companies in Africa
In his role at the World Economic Forum, Alekhine Veloso has identified leading-edge, emerging companies and entrepreneurs in Africa for engagement with the Forum. He monitors business developments, media reports, and policy changes that impact regional business leaders, ensuring that the Forum remains aligned with the evolving landscape of African business.
Country Representative Experience
Prior to his current position, Alekhine Veloso served as the Country Representative for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Economic Forum from 2013 to 2017. In this capacity, he worked on initiatives related to Grow Africa, focusing on fostering partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders in the region.