— Leadership

Our Team

A cross-border team combining institutional relationships in the DRC with international networks and capital access in the United States.

EM

Black Diamond Nexus

PMP Certified
Project Management Institute
— Founder & CEO

Emmanuel Mukaz

Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Black Diamond Nexus

Emmanuel Mukaz is an entrepreneur, business leader, and project management professional committed to advancing international investment, innovation, and sustainable economic development.

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black Diamond Nexus, he leads the company’s vision of connecting the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and international markets through strategic partnerships in business, technology, infrastructure, government relations, and investment.

He founded Black Diamond Nexus with a vision to build a bridge between international investors, businesses, and institutions, creating opportunities that encourage collaboration, promote economic growth, and contribute to long-term development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and beyond.

A Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute, Emmanuel brings a structured, results-driven approach to leadership, strategic planning, and project execution. He is also the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Prime Rescue Restoration, a Utah-based company.

He studied Computer Science and Information Systems at Salt Lake Community College, where he served as Executive Vice President of the Student Association. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Technology Management at Utah Valley University. His leadership experience also includes serving as Assistant Personnel Officer in the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.

Emmanuel is passionate about strengthening relationships between governments, investors, businesses, and institutions. His vision is to transform strategic opportunities into meaningful partnerships that generate economic value, encourage innovation, and create lasting social impact.

PMP

Certified · Project Management Institute

CEO

Prime Rescue Restoration · Utah

SLCC

Computer Science & Information Systems

UVU

Technology Management · In Progress

— Leadership Philosophy

His Leadership Philosophy

01

Think Beyond Borders.

02

Build Strategic Partnerships.

03

Create Lasting Impact.

— Organization

Our Structure

Proposed simplified reporting structure. Strategic advisors report directly to the CEO.

Emmanuel Mukaz

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

F. Briton McConkie

General Manager

Charles Akerlow

Operations Manager

Matt

Head of Technology

Investment & Partnerships

Department Head

Finance

Finance Analyst / Head

Country Director – DRC

Leads all DRC operations

Project Manager – DRC
HR Manager – DRC
— Advisory

Strategic Advisory Board

Direct advisory relationship with CEO.

Emmanuel Demzee

Strategic Advisor – USA

Strategic Advisor – DRC

Institutional & Business Relations

Additional Advisors

Legal, Investment & Infrastructure Expertise

— DRC Operations

DRC Structure

Consultants support national and regional activities according to their areas of expertise.

Country Director – DRC

National Leadership & Coordination

DRC Consultants

Strategic, Technical & Business Advisory Support

01

Investment Consultant

02

Infrastructure & Engineering Consultant

03

Mining Consultant

04

Legal & Regulatory Consultant

05

Business Development Consultant

Kinshasa, DRC

Kinshasa

Regional Manager

Haut-Katanga, DRC

Haut-Katanga

Regional Manager

Lualaba, DRC

Lualaba

Regional Manager

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