Governance
Supervisory Board
Philip
Odera
Chairman
Erik
Sandersen
Executive Vice President, Financial Institutions, Norfund
Katrine
Trovik
Board Professional and Advisor
Marianne
Schoemaker
CEO, Rabo Partnerships
Nanno
Kleiterp
Senior Fellow,
World Resources Institute
Asset Management Committee
Haakon
Schram Stokke
Investment Director Financial Institutions, Norfund
Øivind
Solvang
Board Professional and Advisor
Alison
Klein
Manager Private Equity, FMO
Marcel
van Adrighem
SVP Group Finance at Rabobank
Shareholders
Our business is built on partnerships. Arise is owned by Norfund, NorFinance, Rabobank Partnerships and FMO. Together, we are working to build a stronger African economy – one with greater financial inclusion, more employment, stronger rural development and less poverty.
About Norfund
Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 1997. Norfund’s objective is to contribute to reducing global poverty by contributing to the growth of sustainable commercial enterprises in developing countries. It offers equity, venture capital and loans to companies in selected countries, and business areas where the private sector lacks the capital to grow and develop viable businesses.
About NorFinance
NorFinance is a specialised long-term investment company, established by Norfund and other Norwegian investors, that makes investments in African financial institutions.
About Rabo Partnerships
Rabobank is a cooperative bank with a presence in over 38 countries. Together with its stakeholders, it has been dedicated to creating a future-proof society and tackling major societal challenges for 125 years. In the Netherlands, Rabobank serves both retail and corporate clients, while globally it focuses on the food and agriculture sector. Rabobank Partnerships is committed to ensuring that millions of people in developing countries have access to affordable and modern financial services. They share their knowledge, networks and financial resources to improve global financial and food systems.
About FMO
FMO is the Dutch development bank. As a leading impact investor, FMO supports sustainable private sector growth in developing countries by investing in substantial projects and backing entrepreneurs. FMO believes that a strong private sector leads to economic and social development and has a 45-year track record of empowering people to improve their skills and quality of life.
