David Taylor | Chief Executive Officer
Kifaru Rail Ltd.

David is a seasoned rail industry consultant and founder of Taylorail, specializing in private sector involvement in South Africa’s rail industry. With expertise in strategic infrastructure, David has, and is currently spearheading some of the region's foremost Private-Sector based projects, supporting South Africa's Rail Reform objectives. David has collaborated with and consulted to organizations such as Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), driving road-to-rail strategies and decarbonizing transport to meet climate goals. He is also co-founder of Carbon Capital Africa (CCA), integrating climate funding into rail development. A thought leader in sustainable transport, David is dedicated to unlocking Africa’s rail potential.