Turner & Townsend has completed its strategic acquisition of Profica, a consultancy specialising in real estate project management and construction solutions across Africa. As part of this acquisition, Tim White, former CEO and Founder of Profica Group, has been appointed Regional Managing Director for Africa at Turner & Townsend, effective from April 2026.
Having co- founded Profica in 2005 and built the business’ strong presence across Sub-Saharan Africa, he brings extensive experience in the management and delivery of large, high-profile and complex projects in the property, construction and civil engineering industries, across the region.
The completed acquisition creates Africa’s leading real estate project management consultancy, combining two highly complementary businesses with a team of nearly 400 dedicated professionals with deep market insight.
The partnership means Turner & Townsend can provide a full asset lifecycle offering in Africa, with expanded capabilities in development management, principal contracting and construction management. Key growth areas include data centres, hotels, principal contracting delivery and development consulting services.
Tim White, Regional Managing Director for Africa, Turner & Townsend, said, “This partnership brings together two of Africa’s largest project management companies and I’m excited to lead our combined team as we unlock greater opportunities for our clients. Our unique combination of scale, reach and capability, with unparalleled market knowledge across the continent, places us in a prime position to deliver solutions based on real experience, data and local insight, to help solve the industry’s biggest challenges in Africa.”
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