Jamiel Carim leads AIA Investments, an offering that extends AIA’s strategic expertise into capital solutions, transaction advisory, and direct investments. This evolution builds on AIA’s established consulting foundation, allowing us to not only help clients define their strategic ambitions but also support them in executing the transactions that bring those ambitions to life. With almost two decades of experience in strategy execution and business transformation, Jamiel has held senior leadership roles across the Chemicals, Oil & Gas and Professional Services industries. His expertise spans M&A, capital structuring and strategic growth initiatives with a strong focus on helping businesses scale and unlock value.
At AIA, he is leading the firm’s expansion into capital-enabled and transaction-focused solutions, leveraging our deep sector knowledge and advisory capabilities to provide clients with a fully integrated approach - ensuring that transactions are not just completed but deliberately structured to achieve strategic outcomes. By aligning capital with business objectives, AIA Investments enables organisations to navigate complexity, drive growth, and create long-term value.
Jamiel holds an Honours degree in Financial Management Sciences from the University of Pretoria. He is passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and capital, ensuring that businesses across Africa have the right funding, structures, and support to achieve transformative growth. He is also focused on directing the world’s capital towards Africa’s untapped opportunities, helping global funders connect with the businesses and industries shaping the continent’s future.
Investments StratXe Strategy Formulation & Implementation South Africa Africa Innovation