Kevin Leo-Smith
Safari Development &
Strategic Advisory
Kevin has spent his career shaping some of Africa’s most respected safari businesses, with experience spanning safari development, lodge operations, conservation, strategic planning and commercial leadership.
His work has included the acquisition, development, management and strategic repositioning of safari assets across Africa, providing a practical understanding of the factors that create sustainable long-term value.
Today, Kevin advises investors and owners on acquisitions, business strategy, operational alignment and investment decisions where commercial success and conservation responsibility must work together.
Don Millar
Corporate Finance & Investment Structuring
Don brings extensive experience in corporate finance, investment structuring and commercial advisory, helping investors and businesses navigate complex financial decisions throughout the safari investment lifecycle.
His expertise includes acquisitions, capital structuring, refinancing, shareholder arrangements and the commercial evaluation of safari businesses.
Don’s financial perspective complements the operational and strategic expertise of the wider advisory team, ensuring investment decisions are both commercially robust and practically achievable.
Steve Raney
Legal & Commercial Structuring
Steve provides specialist legal expertise across corporate transactions, commercial agreements and investment structures relating to safari businesses throughout Africa.
His experience helps clients navigate legal complexity while supporting commercially effective outcomes across acquisitions, restructurings, shareholder arrangements and governance.
Working alongside the wider advisory team, Steve helps ensure commercial decisions are supported by appropriate legal frameworks and long-term governance.
