Meet The Team

Tumisang O Mjo

MSCFE, FPAP, FMVA

Director

Tumisang O. Mjo is a Financial Engineer, Turnaround Strategist, Value Creation Expert, and corporate finance executive with proven experience in project finance, investment structuring, financial modelling, and strategic infrastructure development. As Director and Partner responsible for Financial Engineering at Aquila Holdings, she leads the development of bankable investment solutions, capital structures, and financial strategies for large-scale infrastructure projects across Africa. Her expertise spans corporate finance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, financial engineering, business transformation, investment analysis, risk management, turnaround strategy, and value creation. She has advised executive leadership teams, investors, and government stakeholders on complex transactions, corporate restructuring, capital allocation, and high-value strategic initiatives. Holding a Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MScFE), Tumisang is committed to mobilising innovative capital solutions that deliver sustainable infrastructure, economic growth, and long-term value across the African continent.

KAGISO DICHI

MSc Stategy

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Kagiso Dichi, MSc (Strategy) is the Founder, Director, and Partner of Aquila Holdings, where he provides the strategic vision and executive leadership driving the firm's long-term growth and investment agenda across Africa. A highly accomplished strategist with extensive experience in banking, public sector portfolio management, and institutional leadership, Kagiso has built a distinguished career at the intersection of finance, government, and economic development. Renowned for his strategic foresight and executive judgement, he has successfully led complex investment portfolios, advised senior decision-makers, and cultivated high-impact partnerships across the public and private sectors.

Holding a Master of Science in Strategy, Kagiso possesses deep expertise in corporate strategy, portfolio management, institutional finance, stakeholder engagement, and investment leadership. His ability to align commercial objectives with national development priorities has enabled the successful mobilisation of capital, the execution of transformative initiatives, and the delivery of sustainable economic value. As the driving force behind Aquila Holdings, he is committed to advancing Africa's infrastructure landscape through visionary leadership, strategic innovation, and the development of bankable projects that generate enduring value for governments, investors, and communities alike.

MPHO HANS RATLADI

MBA and CA (SA)

Director

Mpho Hans Ratladi, CA(SA) is a Director and Partner at Aquila Holdings, bringing extensive expertise in deal structuring, capital strategy, fundraising, treasury management, corporate finance, compliance, and corporate governance. A Chartered Accountant (SA), he has a proven track record of advising executive leadership, financial institutions, investors, and government stakeholders on complex financing transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic capital allocation. His expertise spans private credit, multi-country finance, financial governance, and investment execution, enabling organisations to structure innovative funding solutions while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and governance. Committed to advancing sustainable infrastructure and economic development across Africa, Mpho combines technical excellence with strategic leadership to deliver resilient financial solutions that create long-term value for investors, businesses, and communities.