Meet The Team
Our team spans Africa, Europe, and North America, bringing together expertise in energy, international finance, economics, and community development. Educated at institutions such as Cornell University, the University of Chicago, U.C. Berkeley, Nova SBE, the University of Ghana, and Makerere University, we pair technical excellence with deep local understanding. This combination enables Frontier Dominion to deliver the rapid, rigorous analysis our clients rely on to navigate complex markets and unlock sustainable investment opportunities.
Founder & CEO
Joshua Charles
Joshua Charles is the Founder and CEO of Frontier Dominion, an investment research firm focused on improving investability in Africa. With a solid background in U.S.-Africa relations, energy markets, and risk analysis, he provides data-driven insights that help institutional investors navigate investment in Africa's evolving financial landscape. Joshua’s expertise spans across multiple roles including Constellation Energy Corporation, the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research, and Cambridge Global Advisors, where his research has shaped strategies in nuclear energy policy, cybersecurity, and macroeconomics.
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He holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, where he earned Distinction in Research for his contributions in institutional economics and qualitative methods.
Renewable Energy Advisor
James Ahabyona
James Ahabyona is a Renewable Energy Advisor at Frontier Dominion specializing in economic research, data analysis and policy evaluation in emerging and frontier markets. His portfolio spans across projects in Mozambique, Uganda, Lebanon, Palestine, Portugal and the US, collaborating with international organizations like the Council of Europe, Right to Play, and Global Partnerships for Education. His research has contributed valuable insights to migration, pollution, and education in Africa, leveraging econometric analysis and data science at Yale University and Nova School of Business and Economics.
James holds a Master of Science in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and a Diploma in Civil Engineering from Uganda Technical College Busheny.​
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Benjamin Fields
Benjamin Njila Fields is a Commercial Real Estate Advisor at Frontier Dominion specializing in quantitative and qualitative research across health, education and security. He has worked for organizations like The Carter Center, UNDP, and the Cato Institute across six continents. His research has contributed valuable insights to cybersecurity, global pandemics, electric vehicle fleet management, and lab grown meats with notable work at the Hispaniola Initiative on research to eliminate malaria and lymphatic filariasis.
Benjamin is currently a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, and holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from the same institution. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Development Sociology & Global Public Health from Cornell University.
Interactive Telecommunications Advisor
Khensu-Ra Love El
Khensu-Ra Love El is an interactive telecommunications specialist, UX/UI engineer, and founder of Empathetic Intelligence, a digital health company using AI to support people with chronic conditions. With backgrounds in Physics (Morehouse) and Human-Computer Interaction Engineering (NYU), he works at the intersection of healthcare, wellness, and technology.
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At Frontier Dominion, he leverages this expertise to provide investors with insight into how digital infrastructure drives opportunities in emerging markets.
Business Development and Research Analyst
Raphael Ajana
Raphael is a research-driven analyst with a passion for environmental economics, international trade, and sustainable development. He brings experience from his role as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Ghana, and currently supports Frontier Dominion’s business development and research efforts through data-informed insights and strategic analysis.
He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Ghana and is pursuing an MPhil in Economics, focusing on trade and environmental policy. Raphael served as President of the Economics Students’ Society and contributed to the SRC Academic Affairs Committee. He is committed to using economic research to inform inclusive policy and investment decisions across African markets.
Business Development and Research Analyst
Yvette Amoabeng
Yvette supports Frontier Dominion with research on geopolitical and investment trends, drawing on her interest in the intersection of economic policy, global markets, and environmental sustainability. She brings strong analytical thinking and cross-cultural communication skills to projects that inform investor insight and strategic positioning.
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She holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Economics from the University of Ghana.