FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Economic Club of Africa Network (ECAN) is pleased to announce the admission of Jeremy Worthington, Founder and Principal of New York-based Montague Global Advisors, to the Network’s Professional Membership Category.

New York-based finance executive brings extensive experience in financial strategy, international development, and private-sector growth across Africa.

Mr. Worthington is an international finance executive and strategic advisor with experience across institutional finance, international development, and emerging markets. His career has focused extensively on Africa, connecting financial strategy with economic development and the practical needs of businesses operating in complex markets.

Through Montague Global Advisors, he advises founders, senior executives, and investors on financial strategy, investment readiness, and growth across Africa and other emerging markets. His work encompasses financial modeling, capital planning, enterprise pricing, multi-currency cash flow management, and market expansion. He also currently serves as a Fractional CFO to scaling clean-energy platforms in West Africa and advises businesses across renewable energy, agriculture, technology, and healthcare.

Welcoming him, Prof. Fred Olayele, ECAN Board Chair, said:

“Mr. Worthington brings a valuable combination of institutional finance expertise, experience across African markets, and a practical understanding of what businesses need to grow. Mobilizing capital for Africa’s development requires financial discipline, investment readiness, and the ability to translate strategy into execution. His experience will enrich ECAN’s engagement on private enterprise, sustainable investment, and economic transformation. We are delighted to welcome him to our Professional Circle.”

Biography

Mr. Worthington has worked on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and Tunisia, alongside advisory engagements across other African markets. His deepest regional experience is in Francophone West and Central Africa, supported by bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Before founding Montague Global Advisors, he held senior finance and management roles with URC, Corus International, R4D, FHI 360, and Abt Global. His responsibilities included financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, operations, and oversight of major multi-country programs.

At URC, he led strategic finance across more than 40 international opportunities representing over $800 million in potential revenue and developed financial strategies for agreements generating more than $55 million in revenue. At R4D, he served on the five-member leadership team of a $200 million global portfolio spanning Africa and Asia. At Corus International, he helped restructure a $50 million initiative, developing a financial framework designed to reverse losses and strengthen its financial viability.

His experience also includes developing the foundational financial structure, multi-year operating budget, and capital model for a $125 million-plus agriculture and food initiative spanning Sudan and Nigeria before its operational launch. Earlier in his career, he worked in wealth management at State Street, managing complex relationships representing more than $1.2 billion in assets.

Mr. Worthington holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University. His Columbia capstone examined the Government of Nigeria’s Solid Mineral Development Fund. He also serves as a Board Director and Chair of the Finance Committee of a New York-based nonprofit.

His admission further strengthens ECAN’s community of professionals bringing technical expertise, international experience, and a shared commitment to Africa’s development.

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About ECAN

The Economic Club of Africa Network (ECAN) is a private, membership-based network dedicated to finance, innovation, and development. A strategic circle of influence, ECAN’s members are visionary leaders with a proven track record of excellence, influence, and integrity. Through high-level dialogue and curated engagements, ECAN provides a platform for exchanging ideas and advancing opportunities that contribute to Africa’s economic development and global engagement. Membership is by invitation only — and typically reserved for highly distinguished ethical leaders.

To learn more, visit www.econclubafrica.org