Peter Varndell

CEO
NEPAD

Peter Varndell is the Chief Executive Officer of the NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF), leading impactful public–private partnership initiatives across Africa. A Chartered Civil Engineer, he has over 20 years’ experience in infrastructure development spanning transport, energy, and water. He also serves as Executive Secretary of the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) and the SADC Business Council (SADC BC), advancing sustainable regional growth.