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Mr. Henrique B. Zayzay

Director, Investment Promotion Department (IPD)

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Mr. Henrique B. Zayzay is an experienced specialist in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) with over a decade's worth of experience in attracting and promoting investments, managing projects, and overseeing remittance operations. He has worked with both the public and private sectors, focusing on contributing to the economic growth and development of Liberia and the broader African continent.

Currently, as the Director for Investment Promotion at the National Investment Commission of the Republic of Liberia, Mr. Zayzay provides strategic leadership to the Investment Promotion Department. He spearheads sector-specific investor outreach strategies, ensuring that investment research initiatives align with organizational objectives and maintain superior quality standards. He motivates his team to proactively engage stakeholders, enhance outreach tools, and cultivate partnerships crucial for investment promotion. Additionally, he oversees the management of the Commission's digital presence to ensure it provides up-to-date and informative content.

Henrique served as the Technical Officer for Concession and Public-Private Partnerships at the National Investment Commission, where he demonstrated his expertise by developing highly effective standardized methodologies. His contributions were critical in establishing transparent and accountable processes for proposal preparation, competitive bidding, negotiation, and contract management within Concessions and PPP frameworks. Henrique's work ensured that the National Investment Commission managed complex projects with efficiency and compliance, cementing his reputation as a highly skilled professional in the field of Concessions and Public-Private Partnerships. By establishing sustainable project review and negotiation frameworks, he addressed financial and risk considerations while ensuring transparent and efficient processes.

Mr. Zayzay has also worked as a Program Officer at the President's Delivery Unit, Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs. Here he played a pivotal role in facilitating the timely implementation of Presidential Priority Projects. Collaborating directly with government ministries and agencies, he leveraged his coordination skills to provide regular progress updates to the President, H.E Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and mitigate bottlenecks and risks to ensure project delivery aligned with national objectives.

Finally, as the Head of Remittance at Global Bank Liberia Limited, Henrique successfully managed remittance operations, overseeing activities related to MoneyGram and Western Union. He ensured compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing operational efficiency through meticulous reporting and reconciliation processes. As a liaison with service providers, he maintained seamless communication channels and upheld service standards.

Mr. Zayzay holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Management from Texas Tech University, a Master of Science in Economics from Renmin University of China, and a BBA in Accounting from Stella Maris Polytechnic in Monrovia, Liberia. He is a 2023 Mandela Fellow and has also acquired several professional certifications, including those from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the United States Department of State, FDI Intelligence, the International Training Centre, and Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

Henrique remains committed to driving impactful initiatives in foreign investment, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of Liberia and Africa. 

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