Building a Legacy of Quality
A company defined by integrity, innovation, and the discipline to execute across complex global markets.
Our Story
Enriched with diverse international experience, Avignon Investment Limited has enjoyed exceptional growth and success around the world. We have built a global network of clients, partners, and associates, firmly establishing ourselves as experienced traders in a diverse range of food and non-food commodities, and as a developer of premium real estate assets.
Our operations began in commodity trading, where we serve end manufacturers and end users across multiple continents. Over time, we have evolved into a broader investment platform, one that combines trading expertise with disciplined capital allocation in real estate and strategic partnerships.
Today, Avignon Investment Limited operates from Accra, Ghana, with active presences across the United Arab Emirates, USA, India, Africa, and Malaysia, and a partner network that reaches further still.
Our Values
Integrity
We operate with transparency and accountability in every transaction. Our clients and partners trust us because we deliver on our commitments, in quality, quantity, and timing.
Innovation
We take an innovative, research-led approach to commodity trading and real estate investment. Market intelligence, risk management, and continuous improvement drive every decision.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards. Every product we source, every development we build, and every partnership we form is measured against a single benchmark: is it the best we can deliver?
Founder & Principal
Managing Director
Roberta Annan
Founder & Principal · Avignon Investment Limited
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Summa Cum Laude · Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Master's in Biotechnology
Georgetown University, Washington DC
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Program for Leadership Development
Harvard Business School
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Goodwill Ambassador
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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New Champion
World Economic Forum (WEF)
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Global Compact Member
United Nations
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EU Steering Committee Member
European Commission
Commercial Operations
Roberta leads a portfolio of complementary businesses that directly reinforce Avignon's dual-engine JV proposition:
Annan Capital Partners
Chairperson & Founder
Impact investment advisory, bridging institutional capital with African growth businesses since 2012.
Stallion Africa Trading
Founder & Board Member
Mauritius-based commodity trading: rice, sugar, cocoa, cotton, oil & gas. Direct operational parallel to Avignon.
Impact Fund for African Creatives
Founder & Board Member
€100M fund. €3M deployed since 2021 into African creative enterprises.
Black Heritage Textiles
Founder & Board Member
Scaling Ghana's fashion supply chain with modern eco-conscious manufacturing.
The Team
The leadership and operational team behind Avignon Investment Limited and Avignon Residence
Papa Yaw Addo Boateng Annan
Director & Partner
Avignon Investment Limited
Provides strategic leadership and commercial guidance across Avignon Investment Limited's business activities. As a founding partner, he supports the development of key stakeholder relationships, business opportunities, and long-term growth initiatives, helping position the company for sustainable expansion across local and international markets.
Focus Areas
Strategic Partnerships · Business Development · Stakeholder Relations · Corporate Growth · Market Expansion
Kingsley Osei Amponsah
CEO
Avignon Investment Limited
Leads Avignon's corporate strategy, business operations, and growth agenda across its trading and real estate platforms. He oversees strategic partnerships, commercial execution, and organizational development, ensuring the company delivers sustainable growth while maintaining excellence across its investment and trading activities.
Focus Areas
Strategy · Partnerships · Trading Operations · Business Growth · Corporate Leadership
Joycelyn Aba Obuwah
Business Development
Avignon Investment Limited
Joycelyn is responsible for supporting Avignon's business development efforts through relationship building, opportunity sourcing, and market engagement. She contributes to the company's growth by connecting strategic partners, clients, and stakeholders across Avignon's investment and trading ecosystem.
Focus Areas
Business Development · Relationship Management · Market Engagement · Opportunity Sourcing · Strategic Partnerships
Risk Management
Disciplined by Design
Our experienced management team carries out in-depth fundamental research on individual commodities on a regular basis, keeping current on market trends and forward indicators. Our trading guidelines and systems have been developed internally and are complemented by external risk management frameworks.
Our risk management process is designed to avoid significant drawdowns in commodity availability and to maintain consistent supply for our clients. We believe in generating grounded results with minimum risk.