Founded in 2011, Afina International creates and executes global growth strategies for forward-thinking companies that offer sustainable, market-based solutions to address our shared challenges.

Access

We have built lasting relationships among business leaders, investors, and visionaries worldwide.

Innovation

We embrace the unconventional to create exponential growth for exceptional companies and leaders.

Trust

We take a long-term view toward creating sustainable, social, and financial value that is aligned with our partners.

Committed to Creating Long-Term Value

We help sustainable next-generation businesses – with a focus on agriculture, technology, health, and nutrition – grow through investment and partnership

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Our Team

We Bring Extensive Experience and Expertise Across Operations
David Godfrey-Thomas

David Godfrey-Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 35 years of international business experience, Mr. Godfrey-Thomas previously worked throughout Europe and the Americas as a special advisor and consultant.
Alexander Ortiz

Alexander Ortiz

Chief Investment Officer

With more than 20 years experience in trading and investing, Mr. Ortiz previously was a private client portfolio manager for Chapin Hill Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm with $65 million (USD) in assets under management.
Malou Innocent

Malou Innocent

Chief of Staff

Ms. Innocent joined Afina in 2014 and leads the firm’s operations management, client communications, and corporate governance. Ms. Innocent also serves as an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. She has appeared on CNN, CBS, BBC, Fox News Channel, Al Jazeera, CNBC Asia and Reuters.
Benjamin Leavenworth

Benjamin Leavenworth

Chief Strategy Officer

Mr. Leavenworth has more than 20 years in international business, with a focus on Latin America. He also serves as Honorary Consul of Chile for Pennsylvania, Delaware, and southern New Jersey.
Anthony Lacavaro

Anthony Lacavaro

Managing Director

Mr. Lacavaro joined Afina in 2016 after many years as a communications and marketing specialist. He is also active in the start-up space, advising several companies in the artificial intelligence, data analytics and governance, and digital media areas.
Susan McCalmont

Susan McCalmont

Managing Director

Ms. McCalmont joined Afina in 2019 after serving for many years with Creative Oklahoma, which she helped found in 2006 and served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2011.

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1650 Arch Street 
Suite 2100
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 241-1144