The Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), a leading organisation in the UK promoting Africa’s global influence, today announces the appointment of APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Janet Rogan.

Founded in 1901, the Royal African Society is governed by a Royal Charter and Bye-laws, with His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales as its Royal Patron. The Society is the UK’s longest-standing institution dedicated to promoting Africa, fostering understanding, and building equitable relations between the UK, Africa, and the wider world. It serves as a catalyst for positive change.

The Royal African Society boasts a diverse and influential membership body comprising individuals, companies, and organisations with a proactive interest in Africa. Through its networking receptions and programme of events, the Society offers members opportunities to connect, share ideas, and build impactful partnerships. Prior to HRH The Prince of Wales, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was Patron of the Royal African Society for 64 years.

Franco-Gabonese entrepreneur Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com) brings a wealth of experience and an extensive network of prominent connections to support the Royal African Society in elevating Africa’s cultural and professional presence on a global scale. Nicolas was named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023 and serves on several Advisory Boards, Task Forces, and International Committees, including the Senior Advisory Board of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business and the Advisory Boards of the African Energy Chamber, the World Football Summit, the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa, the Sports Africa Investment Summit, the EurAfrican Forum, the Task Force for the FIFA – CAF Infrastructure Development Project, and the International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). He is also a Special Advisor to the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa.

Nicolas' wholly owned company, APO Group, is the leading, award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, serving over 300 clients, including Microsoft, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, TikTok, DHL, Marriott Group, Ecobank, Canon, Orange, the Jack Ma Foundation, the African Development Bank, Afreximbank, Africa Finance Corporation, the Islamic Development Bank, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Radisson, the NBA, GoDaddy, Western Union, MultiChoice, and many more.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor. His extensive experience and deep connections across Africa and beyond, spanning sports, music, business, media, governments and institutions, will be invaluable in amplifying our mission to strengthen cultural and professional ties. With his support, we aim to expand Africa’s influence on the global stage, fostering dialogue and driving positive change,” said Janet Rogan, CEO of the Royal African Society.

“I am deeply honoured by this appointment, as it represents a profound alignment with my commitment to reshaping perceptions of Africa, driving meaningful change, and enhancing the continent’s influence on the global stage. My goal has always been to inspire positive change and elevate Africa’s narrative as one of opportunity and progress, and this appointment represents a new opportunity for me to challenge stereotypes and promote a nuanced understanding of Africa’s contributions to the world,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman of APO Group.