Victoria Chelangat Sabula is Leading the Charge for Sustainable Business Solutions and Economic Empowerment in Africa

With an extensive background in law, governance, and strategic management, Victoria has built a reputation for driving innovation and creating meaningful change in Africa’s agricultural, renewable energy, and climate resilience sectors.

She began her career in the legal sector, where she honed her skills in governance, regulatory frameworks, and corporate affairs.

She joined AECF, initially serving as Legal Counsel and Corporate Affairs Director, a position where she played a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Her understanding of legal frameworks allowed her to effectively bridge the gap between governance and the organization’s broader mission of reducing poverty and empowering African enterprises.

As the CEO of AECF, Victoria leads a team dedicated to providing catalytic funding to private sector businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Under her leadership, AECF has significantly scaled its operations, impacting over 30 countries and benefiting millions of rural households.

The organization focuses on supporting businesses that address critical social challenges, such as food security, access to renewable energy, and climate adaptation, particularly in marginalized and underserved communities.

She is passionate about fostering innovation in the private sector to create scalable, sustainable solutions that drive socio-economic development.

Victoria’s leadership is driven by a deep commitment to solving pressing issues such as poverty, food insecurity, and lack of access to sustainable energy.

Through AECF, she aims to drive Economic Empowerment by funding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate in rural and underserved areas.

She is also committed to gender inclusivity, ensuring that women-led businesses and initiatives are given the resources and support needed to thrive.

Under Victoria’s leadership, AECF has recorded impressive milestones, including supporting over 400 enterprises across Africa, with investments totaling more than $356 million.

Her leadership and contributions to sustainable development in Africa have seen her win numerous accolades, including being listed among the Top 100 Most Influential African Women by the Avance Media Group.