Kingsley Pungong

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Kingsley is a visionary Cameroonian-born entrepreneur and author whose career has spanned several territories including the African continent, the United Kingdom and the United States. Prior to launching Rainbow he led Wasserman Media Group’s Africa strategy and advised governments, leagues, sportswear manufacturers and professional football clubs in the UK, US, Europe, and Asia. Kingsley is also the co-Founder of the African Fighters League (AFL) and Dambe Warriors. Kingsley holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from De Montford University in the United Kingdom. He also holds a Masters in History from Harvard University, and several executive education degrees from Harvard Business School and Wharton Graduate School of Business.

Kingsley Pungong

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Kingsley is a visionary Cameroonian-born entrepreneur and author whose career has spanned several territories including the African continent, the United Kingdom and the United States. Prior to launching Rainbow he led Wasserman Media Group’s Africa strategy and advised governments, leagues, sportswear manufacturers and professional football clubs in the UK, US, Europe, and Asia. Kingsley is also the co-Founder of the African Fighters League (AFL) and Dambe Warriors. Kingsley holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from De Montford University in the United Kingdom. He also holds a Masters in History from Harvard University, and several executive education degrees from Harvard Business School and Wharton Graduate School of Business.

Leo Cullen

CEO - ISS

Leo is a retired professional footballer with over 20 years of experience in football talent management. Leo previously worked at James Grant Sports and also worked 5 years as Director of Client Services at Wasserman Media Group. As a player, Leo played for the University of Maryland and was the #1 overall draft pick in the 1998 MLS Super-draft with the Miami Fusion. He went on to play nine seasons in the MLS and compete in over 200 professional matches, as well as representing his country at the U18, U20, U23, and Senior Team levels.

Leo Cullen

CEO - ISS

Leo is a retired professional footballer with over 20 years of experience in football talent management. Leo previously worked at James Grant Sports and also worked 5 years as Director of Client Services at Wasserman Media Group. As a player, Leo played for the University of Maryland and was the #1 overall draft pick in the 1998 MLS Super-draft with the Miami Fusion. He went on to play nine seasons in the MLS and compete in over 200 professional matches, as well as representing his country at the U18, U20, U23, and Senior Team levels.

Scott Royster

Finance Lead

Scott Royster is an executive, entrepreneur and investor who spent 12 years, as CFO, helping build the largest urban entertainment company in the U.S. Subsequently, he started and ran two companies in the education sector, one focused on higher education across Africa. He is an active investor in companies of different stages and sizes, primarily in the U.S. and Africa, and has held multiple Board seats.

Scott Royster

Finance Lead

Scott Royster is an executive, entrepreneur and investor who spent 12 years, as CFO, helping build the largest urban entertainment company in the U.S. Subsequently, he started and ran two companies in the education sector, one focused on higher education across Africa. He is an active investor in companies of different stages and sizes, primarily in the U.S. and Africa, and has held multiple Board seats.

Gary Finch

Africa Music Publishing

Gary Finch is a pioneer in Africa's entertainment and telecommunications industries. As the former Head of Content for MTN Group, he managed digital content across 22 countries. He founded Content Connect Africa, the continent's first mobile music platform, transforming digital access. Gary co-founded Rea Music, sold to Sony Music, and led Universal Music South Africa and RPM Records. His expertise in content strategy, artist development, and digital distribution has driven innovation in Africa's music and entertainment sectors..

Gary Finch

Africa Music Publishing

Gary Finch is a pioneer in Africa's entertainment and telecommunications industries. As the former Head of Content for MTN Group, he managed digital content across 22 countries. He founded Content Connect Africa, the continent's first mobile music platform, transforming digital access. Gary co-founded Rea Music, sold to Sony Music, and led Universal Music South Africa and RPM Records. His expertise in content strategy, artist development, and digital distribution has driven innovation in Africa's music and entertainment sectors..

Francis NKWAIN

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Africa United/Founder & Chairman BOA

Francis is the co-founder and Africa Director of UK-based Sports PR and Communications company, Polaris Media. He Founded the Best of Africa (BoA) Awards that honors and celebrates philanthropic endeavors of leaders in African sports, entertainment and business. He is a Law graduate from Brunel University and also a Harvard Business School alumnus of Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports.

Francis NKWAIN

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Africa United/Founder & Chairman BOA

Francis is the co-founder and Africa Director of UK-based Sports PR and Communications company, Polaris Media. He Founded the Best of Africa (BoA) Awards that honors and celebrates philanthropic endeavors of leaders in African sports, entertainment and business. He is a Law graduate from Brunel University and also a Harvard Business School alumnus of Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports.

Alexandre Morfaw

Executive VP - Global Football

Alexandre leverages his +10 years of experience and keen eye for top talent to lead Rainbow’s scouting network. He works closely with Rainbow’s players and other high-level African athletes and guides them with career development decisions. Alexandre played professional soccer in France (Nantes), UK (Leicester City), the MLS (Vancouver Whitecaps) and at international level with the Cameroon National Team. Alexander also oversaw the football operations for MFK Vyskov, Rainbow FC Kenya and Elite Falcons FC Dubai including all sporting and technical strategy, roster construction and management as well as coaching hires and development.

Alexandre Morfaw

Executive VP - Global Football

Alexandre leverages his +10 years of experience and keen eye for top talent to lead Rainbow’s scouting network. He works closely with Rainbow’s players and other high-level African athletes and guides them with career development decisions. Alexandre played professional soccer in France (Nantes), UK (Leicester City), the MLS (Vancouver Whitecaps) and at international level with the Cameroon National Team. Alexander also oversaw the football operations for MFK Vyskov, Rainbow FC Kenya and Elite Falcons FC Dubai including all sporting and technical strategy, roster construction and management as well as coaching hires and development.

Ernestine Ngefor

CEO, Rainbow Cameroon

Ernestine is a senior finance professional with over 15 years of work experience in diverse business sectors including banking, entertainment, aviation and sports. She is a certified Chartered Accountant and member of the ACCA with expertise in financial planning, reporting and auditing operations. She holds a BSc degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, UK. .

Ernestine Ngefor

CEO, Rainbow Cameroon

Ernestine is a senior finance professional with over 15 years of work experience in diverse business sectors including banking, entertainment, aviation and sports. She is a certified Chartered Accountant and member of the ACCA with expertise in financial planning, reporting and auditing operations. She holds a BSc degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, UK. .

Tebo B. TEBO

Executive VP Operations, Africa

Tebo is a football business executive with over 15 years of operational management and business development experience in the industry. He has worked closely with the development of both grassroots and professional football as well as supporting the career of key football players from Africa. He is also the Founder of Bridge beyond Balls, an initiative for alternative career development for African players. Tebo has received degrees from De Montford University in the United Kingdom and Sports Business Institute in Barcelona.

Tebo B. TEBO

Executive VP Operations, Africa

Tebo is a football business executive with over 15 years of operational management and business development experience in the industry. He has worked closely with the development of both grassroots and professional football as well as supporting the career of key football players from Africa. He is also the Founder of Bridge beyond Balls, an initiative for alternative career development for African players. Tebo has received degrees from De Montford University in the United Kingdom and Sports Business Institute in Barcelona.

Reda LARAICHI

Executive VP Business Development & Strategy, Africa

Reda is an African sports business expert with more than 20 years of experience in the sports sector. He has previously worked alongside FIFA World cup bids, FIFA executive committee elections, African Sports Ministries, Football Associations, Sports NGOs, clubs and players management. A former student athlete in the United States, Reda became a FIFA agent after earning his Bachelor, M.A and MBA from the London Metropolitan University and Paris School of Business.

Reda LARAICHI

Executive VP Business Development & Strategy, Africa

Reda is an African sports business expert with more than 20 years of experience in the sports sector. He has previously worked alongside FIFA World cup bids, FIFA executive committee elections, African Sports Ministries, Football Associations, Sports NGOs, clubs and players management. A former student athlete in the United States, Reda became a FIFA agent after earning his Bachelor, M.A and MBA from the London Metropolitan University and Paris School of Business.

James Woods

Partner and Political Affairs Lead

James Woods is a skilled professional in sports management, strategic communications and business, with a strong background in diplomacy, having represented Malawi as a diplomat in several European countries such as Belgium, Andorra, France, Monaco, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, and in dealings with key EU and UN institutions. Pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Oxford's Said Business School. Woods’ leadership has been recognized notably as an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow. He received accolades such as African Achiever of 2015 and Malawi Rising Star of 2016. He leverages his experience as a former FIFA football agent and diplomatic ties to deliver on the public affairs front.

James Woods

Partner and Political Affairs Lead

James Woods is a skilled professional in sports management, strategic communications and business, with a strong background in diplomacy, having represented Malawi as a diplomat in several European countries such as Belgium, Andorra, France, Monaco, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, and in dealings with key EU and UN institutions. Pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Oxford's Said Business School. Woods’ leadership has been recognized notably as an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow. He received accolades such as African Achiever of 2015 and Malawi Rising Star of 2016. He leverages his experience as a former FIFA football agent and diplomatic ties to deliver on the public affairs front.

Stanley Okumbi

CEO Glorions FC Kenya

Stanley Okumbi

CEO Glorions FC Kenya