International experience. Local investment knowledge.

Robin Bonnerjee
“Coming from Europe, we saw Ghana as a natural gateway to Western Sub-Saharan Africa. As international professionals, we were drawn to its unique blend of stability and dynamism—a young, fast-growing population, a strong democracy, and a deep commitment to education. Together with our Ghanaian partners, we founded Aligned to translate global expertise into local opportunities and sustainable growth.”

ROBIN BONNERJEE

Our story

Aligned was founded by international professionals who saw Ghana as a gateway to connect global financial experience with deep local knowledge and market opportunity. Working alongside Ghanaian partners, we create structured, compliant investment vehicles for domestic and international investors. Our work is grounded in long-term value creation, disciplined asset management, and absolute transparency

Our approach

Aligned IM operates strictly as a licensed fund promoter and manager. We focus on building and overseeing structured fund products rather than providing individual wealth management or bespoke advisory services. Each product in our portfolio operates with its own dedicated channel, prospectus, and governance protocols.

Leadership & Governance

Our leadership team brings decades of combined expertise across investment banking, real estate development, fund administration, and corporate governance across Europe and Africa.

Carole Ramella

Chair of the Board - Investment Committee Member of Aligned REIT
Carole has more than 25 years of international experience in finance, fundraising, auditing, and advisory across Europe and Africa with organisations including Paribas, Arthur Andersen, Gras Savoye, and Duff & Phelps. She holds master’s degrees in business administration and finance from INSEAD and NEOMA Business School, and holds the French Chartered Accountant qualification (DECF).

Richard Darko

CEO and Director
Richard brings over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, accounting, finance, management consulting, and portfolio management. His executive background includes serving as CEO of the Student Loans Trust Fund and Director of Finance. He holds an MBA from GIMPA, is an FCCA (UK), and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Directors in Ghana.

Robin Bonnerjee

Founder and Director - Deal Team Advisor of Aligned REIT
Robin oversees strategic mandates and transaction execution across Aligned IM. He brings more than 25 years of international experience in investment banking, modular construction, and real estate development, having held senior roles at Rabobank, ING, ABN AMRO, and Merrill Lynch International Bank, as well as serving as CEO of Veerhouse Voda.

Ernest Hanson

Head of Asset Management - Deal Team Representative of Aligned REIT
Ernest has over 20 years of real estate development, strategy consulting, and investment banking experience across Europe and West Africa. He is the founder and Managing Director of Beaufort Properties in Accra and holds a BSc in Economics and Geography from the London School of Economics.

Careers

Aligned IM is not currently recruiting. Future opportunities will be posted here as our team expands.

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