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Roland Janssens

Energizer · DISC type I
Managing Director at Ninety One
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Roland Janssens is a Managing Director at Ninety One with over 30 years of experience in international finance. He is a key member of the management team for the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund, focusing on project finance, M&A, and private equity in developing economies. He holds a Masters in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts University.

While personal hobbies are not publicly detailed, his career reflects a deep commitment to fostering economic growth in emerging markets. He has dedicated decades to financing infrastructure projects that have a significant impact on local communities and national development across both Africa and Asia.

Unique fact: He recently led his Africa-focused infrastructure fund through its first-ever investments in Asia, diversifying its portfolio into new and developing markets.

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Experience
42 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Roland shows up

Informal
Imaginative
Relationship Oriented

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Roland cares about

Emerging Market Infrastructure
Leads the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund, recently discussing investments in data centers, solar power, and transit systems across the continents.
Sustainable Finance
His fund's recent investments include sustainable aviation fuel in Pakistan and solar projects in Vietnam, with climate resilience now being a key performance target.
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Career

Work history

8-2007
Managing Director
Ninety One
6-2003 - 8-2007
Principal
Ermgassen & Co
8-2002 - 7-2003
Director
JCL
1-1993 - 6-1997
Senior Banker
EBRD
5-1990 - 1-1993
Vice President
Ermgassen & Co
In the press

Media appearances

Roland Janssens | Ninety One | United States. Featured in Ninety One
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Education
1980 - 1982
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD)
The Fletcher School at Tufts University
1976 - 1980
Licentiate of Applied Economics
University of Antwerp
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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