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Lorcan O Cathain

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Managing Director, Zephyr Acorn, Zephyr Acorn

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Zephyr Acorn
Title
Managing Director, Zephyr Acorn
Role
Managing partner
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Lorcan has over 15 years of experience in various leadership roles overseeing strategy development, operations management, financial oversight, and regulatory engagement in finance and governance. He is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Money Africa Group. Lorcan also served as Chief Operating Officer & Chief Commercial Officer at 4G Capital. He has previously worked with Rwandan Ministry of Trade, Industry & EAC Affairs, and GIZ. Lorcan holds an MSc in Political Economy of Late Development from London School of Economics and a BA (hons) International Relations from Dublin City University.

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Lorcan holds an MSc in Political Economy of Late Development from London School of Economics and a BA (hons) International Relations from Dublin City University.Source (opens in a new tab)

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