Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) has announced the appointment of Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman of APO Group, to its Advisory Board ahead of the 2026 edition of the summit.
FHS Africa — formerly known as the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) — is the continent’s leading hospitality investment platform, bringing together senior hotel investors, developers, operators, and advisors from across Africa and beyond. The annual event focuses on driving investment and development across the tourism, infrastructure, and hotel sectors.
In his new role, Pompigne-Mognard will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of FHS Africa by providing insights on key industry themes and ensuring the summit delivers impactful and future-driven discussions for Africa’s hospitality and investment landscape.
Pompigne-Mognard has been an influential figure in the African hospitality sector for several years, serving on the Advisory Board of AHIF from 2019 to 2025 and speaking regularly at both AHIF and the Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain (FIHA).
His company, APO Group, entered into a long-term partnership in 2019 with Bench Events, organizers of FHS Africa, to support hotel investment across the continent.
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Speaking on his appointment, Pompigne-Mognard emphasized the critical role of the hospitality industry in Africa’s economic development:
“Hotels are a cornerstone of Africa’s growth story. They attract tourism, stimulate foreign investment, and generate foreign currency. More importantly, they provide a platform for vital business meetings and events that bring together multinational organizations across the continent.”
Recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023 and 2024, Pompigne-Mognard holds multiple advisory roles across business, energy, technology, and sports sectors. He serves on advisory boards for organizations such as the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, Africa Energy Chamber, World Football Summit, and the Future Hospitality Summit itself, among others.
Through his involvement with FHS Africa, he aims to further strengthen Africa’s position as a leading destination for hospitality investment and development.