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Steve Mitchell
Partner at Family Office, Co-Founder of Angama
Steve Mitchell is a co-founder and former CEO of Angama, a luxury safari operator in Kenya. Here are some key details about his career and background:
Career at Angama
Steve co-founded Angama in 2013 and served in various leadership roles within the company:
- Co-Founder (February 2024 - Present)
- CEO (July 2022 - February 2024)
- COO (November 2021 - June 2022)
- CFO (September 2013 - November 2021)1
He recently stepped down as CEO in February 2024 after 11 years with the company and 18 months as CEO.3
Background and Experience
Steve has developed his career in the high-end African safari lodge industry. Prior to Angama, he worked as:
- Business Analyst at andBeyond Travel (2006-2008)
- Self-employed Financial & Commercial Analyst (2010-2013)1
He brings an entrepreneurial approach to his work, focusing on creating impactful investments and for-good businesses that protect and sustain natural places.
Skills and Strengths
Steve is described as naturally curious and persistent. His strengths include:
- Arranging
- Ideation
- Responsibility
- Input
- Belief1
Angama's Growth
Under Steve's leadership, Angama expanded to become a multi-property business across East Africa. He led efforts to make tangible differences in local communities and ecosystems while maintaining a focus on delighting guests.1
Steve played a key role in developing new ventures for Angama, including the Greatest Maasai Mara photography competition and the opening of Angama Amboseli in November 2023.12
