Meet Our Team
Discover the vibrant team driving Frontier Dominion's success.
Joshua Charles
Chief Executive Officer
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.​
James Ahabyona
Senior Fellow
James Ahabyona is a Senior Fellow 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 organisations 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.
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James holds a Master of Science in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics, where he was a NOVAFRICA Fellow, and a Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, graduating in the top 1% of his class and a Diploma in Civil Engineering from Uganda Technical College Busheny.
Benjamin Fields
Senior Fellow
Benjamin Njila Fields is a Senior Fellow 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.
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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, where he received a Distinction in Research.
Tessa Akwa
Digital Media Strategist
Tessa is a Digital Media Strategist responsible for the development, implementation, and measurement of Frontier Dominion’s digital marketing strategy. She leads communication and content efforts, ensuring alignment with brand goals and investor engagement.
Tessa holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Sciences from the African Leadership University in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University. She is passionate about using digital tools to drive sustainable solutions and amplify Africa’s investment potential.
Raphael Ajana
Business Development and Research Analyst
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 Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Ghana and is currently pursuing an MPhil in Economics. Raphael previously served as President of the UG Economics Students’ Society.
Christopher Dzeney
Business Development and Research Analyst
Christopher is a development-focused researcher with a passion for and experience in international economics, public policy, and applied research. A former Research Assistant at IEA Ghana, he now serves as Regional Coordinator (Africa) for Life Beacon International. Christopher brings leadership, data analysis skills, and global insight to Frontier Dominion’s research initiatives.
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He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Geography from the University of Ghana and has received several honors, including the EPI Scholarship and AESP Top Scholar award.
Ruth Amoah
Business Development and Research Intern
Ruth is a graduate Economics student at the University of Ghana. At Frontier Dominion, she channels her passion for research and Africa’s economic development to support investment research through geopolitical and economic trend analysis. She holds a Bachelor in Arts in Economics from KNUST.
Yvette Amoabeng
Business Development and Research Intern
Yvette holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Economics from the University of Ghana. At Frontier Dominion, she applies her interest in understanding how economic policies and global market trends impact environmental sustainability to support the firm with analyzing geopolitical and investment trends.
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Abdul Samed
Business Development and Research Intern
Abdul is a Business Administration student at the University of Ghana, specializing in business analytics. At Frontier Dominion, he channels his passion for market research and data analysis to support the team with investment and geopolitical trend analysis.