Lonrho PLC

Strategy & Vision

Lonrho is focused on the fact that Africa is developing as one of the strongest global emerging markets. African growth is primarily driven by the expanding mineral, oil and agriculture sectors, and a significant internal economy being generated by a population that is approaching one billion people.

Lonrho only invests and builds businesses in Africa, and the corporate strategy is to help facilitate the development of the Continent.  Lonrho operates in five industry sectors; Infrastructure, Transport, Agribusiness, Hotels and Support Services.  These important industries provide some of the building blocks and foundations required for successful economic growth. Lonrho has built tangible operational businesses that promote job creation, assist poverty reduction, and are an integral part of African economic development.

Infrastructure

One of the significant constraints to development in Africa remains the lack of adequate physical infrastructure. This has a direct effect on the rate of economic development that can be achieved and is fundamental to sustainable economic growth.  The public sector alone is unable to provide sufficient funding for the necessary projects across the continent, and this represents a real opportunity for foreign direct investment. Lonrho's strategy of investing in infrastructure can assist regional development, while adding shareholder value.

Agribusiness

Lonrho Agriculture provides vertical integration of the African agricultural market delivering a production and processing logistics cold chain to take African produce to consumers. The company delivers fresh produce both in Africa and internationally, driven by the growing global requirements for fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.

Support Services

Lonrho is playing an integral part in providing support services to African markets as their economy continues to thrive and grow.  This rapid emergence of Africa as a market is creating a strong demand for the industries within the support services division in Lonrho.

Transportation

Improved transportation systems are necessary for economic development and to increase Africa's regional and international trade.  Lonrho's pan-African regional aviation business, Fly540, is developing an international standard, punctual and reliable network to connect Africa, East to West and North to South.

Fly540 also provides international standard regional distribution for intercontinental carriers flying into Africa, such as British Airways, Emirates, Virgin, etc.

Hotels

A primary building block for economic growth is the ability for investors and businessmen to be able to stay in reasonable standard accommodation and have the facilities available to conduct business. Through its investments and acquisitions across the Continent, Lonrho is part of the growing African hotel sector.

David Lenigas, Executive Chairman

Geoffrey White, Director & Chief Executive Officer

Emma Priestley, Executive Director

David Armstrong, Finance Director

Jean Ellis, Non-Executive Director

Ambassador Frances Cook, Senior Independent Director

 Kiran Caldas Morzaria, Non-Executive Director

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