Founder of AKH Consulting, with over 20 years experience in the African media and business industry. Originally from the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Alison is based in London and has a successful track record of delivering strategic outcomes across many disciplines - events planning; project management; communications, and contributing to business strategy and objectives. All of her work is focused on Africa and she has worked for many well-known brands, such as the BBC World Service, BBC Global News, The Africa Report Magazine and Invest Africa. Her personal network extends from African entrepreneurs and corporates to journalists and government departments. She is passionate about good governance and business, social and educational development across Africa.
The BBC World Service is an international broadcaster owned and operated by the BBC. It is the world's largest external broadcaster in terms of reception area, language selection and audience reach. Alison Kingsley-Hall was Managing Editor of BBC Focus on Africa magazine, World Service, from 2003 - 2013.
The Africa Report is a French based award winning publication offered in English, providing economic and political information on Africa. It forms part of the Jeune Afrique Media Group. Alison Kingsley-Hall was Marketing and Development manager for the magazine from 2014 - 2018.
A leading pan-African business platform promoting trade and investment on the continent. As the trusted entry point into Africa, we connect our network to business opportunities. Alison Kingsley-Hall was Head of Membership for Invest Africa from 2020 to 2023.
The Eastern Africa Association is the leading business organisation for corporations and investors in Eastern Africa. Our aim is to bring together companies active in the region, helping to promote and support long term, sustainable trade and investment. Alison Kingsley-Hall is currently working for EAA on their 2024 60th anniversary celebrations.