Building with purpose in Zanzibar

Rooted in Zanzibar, Guided by Purpose
What began as a vision to build better has evolved into a commitment to shaping spaces that matter. At AZURE, every project is an opportunity to build something lasting, both for our community and for the island we call home.


Our Journey: Milestones That Define Us
From concept to construction, each milestone marks a step forward in our commitment to thoughtful design and meaningful development in Zanzibar.
2023
The Azure concept was born as an idea to build something breathtaking. Our development at Michamvi Beach presents 1 to 3-bedroom villas with private pools and stunning beach access, blending modern and local design.

2024
Building permit secured for our exclusive beachfront villas marks a significant milestone for our Michamvi Beach project, allowing us to move forward with the construction of our exclusive development.

2025
We are thrilled to introduce Azure Michamvi—a landmark all-villa resort and residential community on the Michamvi Peninsula.

2025
We introduced Azure Paje, a modern apartment development just 100 meters from the beach. Designed with sustainability and flexibility in mind, this launch marked our commitment to creating accessible, design-forward living spaces for a new generation of investors and residents in Zanzibar.

2026
Azure Zanzibar is on track to deliver all 93 ocean-view villas by Q4 2027. This exclusive collection includes 1 to 3-bedroom homes, each with private pools, generous outdoor living spaces, and direct beach access.

A Story of Vision and Progress
From the first foundation to our latest launch, our journey is built on intention and momentum. Discover the key moments that shaped who we are today.
Our team
The people who design, build, sell and look after AZURE’s places.


Nikitas brings 25 years of entrepreneurial experience across real estate, hospitality, trading, technology and retail. Four years in Zanzibar and two in Dar es Salaam give him local insight alongside an international business view. He coordinates The Village Group’s activities across Zanzibar and leads AZURE United Properties’ vision, strategy, capital allocation and partnerships.
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Erkens leads AZURE’s digital infrastructure and systems architecture, spanning websites, CRM, APIs, integrations, automation, AI-enabled workflows, account environments and digital security. He translates commercial and operating priorities into connected technology systems that support lead management, reporting, customer communication and scalable execution.
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Chris leads AZURE’s sales function, shaping sales discipline, pipeline management, adviser performance and buyer engagement. His mandate is to build a consistent, high-trust process that converts qualified interest into well-informed purchasing decisions while protecting the credibility of the AZURE brand.
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Fabian manages high-value buyer relationships as a Senior Sales Executive, with particular relevance to international and German-speaking markets. He guides prospects through project positioning, ownership considerations and the decision process with a clear, consultative and relationship-led approach.
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Sales & Marketing
Javier Carmona
Sales Executive & CRM Lead
Javier combines direct sales engagement with CRM ownership. He manages lead follow-up, pipeline discipline, conversation quality and the transition from enquiry to qualified opportunity, helping ensure that every prospect receives timely, contextual and consistent communication.
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Andra leads AZURE’s email marketing and lifecycle communication, developing campaigns that nurture interest, explain the projects and support the buyer journey over time. Her work connects brand voice, segmentation, automation and commercially relevant content.
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Diogo manages AZURE’s paid media and performance marketing, focusing on audience strategy, campaign execution, testing, optimisation and lead quality. He connects acquisition data with the sales pipeline to improve efficiency, insight and measurable commercial outcomes.
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Development & Project Delivery
Arnold Pouwels
Senior Development & Construction Advisor
Arnold advises AZURE’s leadership on development delivery, construction strategy, project controls, budgeting and technical decision-making. Working closely with the project-management team, he provides senior oversight on coordination, risk resolution and the practical systems required to move complex developments from plan to execution.
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Development & Project Delivery
Juan Bernardo Tamayo
Lead Architect
Juan leads the architectural direction of AZURE’s developments, translating commercial, operational and lifestyle objectives into coherent, buildable environments. He coordinates design development, technical documentation and spatial quality, helping maintain consistency between the brand promise, guest experience and construction reality.
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Development & Project Delivery
Marian Barbu
Client Representative & Project Manager
Marian represents the client’s interests across project planning and delivery. He coordinates consultants, contractors, programme priorities and technical decisions, helping keep design intent, budget awareness, reporting and site execution aligned with AZURE’s objectives.
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Development & Project Delivery
Mkonzi Ngoma
Commercial Manager
Mkonzi oversees commercial coordination within the development delivery function, supporting procurement, cost awareness, contractual follow-through and communication across project stakeholders. His role connects on-site requirements with disciplined commercial decision-making and management visibility.
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Development & Project Delivery
Ralph Futcher
General Foreman
Ralph leads day-to-day site execution as General Foreman, coordinating trades, sequencing works and supporting quality and productivity on the ground. He provides practical site leadership and helps translate approved plans into controlled construction activity.
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Finance & Corporate Administration
Kassim Musa
Senior Accountant
Kassim supports AZURE’s financial control through accounting records, reconciliations, payment tracking and management reporting. His work helps maintain reliable financial information across projects and provides the operational discipline required for informed decision-making.
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Finance & Corporate Administration
Seif Shaaban Seif
Senior Accountant & Internal Auditor
Seif combines senior accounting responsibilities with internal audit oversight. He supports the integrity of financial records, control testing, reconciliations and compliance-oriented review, helping strengthen accuracy, accountability and confidence in the company’s reporting processes.
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Finance & Corporate Administration
Shemsa Salum
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Corporate Administration Manager
Shemsa supports the CEO while coordinating key corporate administration across AZURE. Her remit includes expatriate work and residence permits, banking and legal coordination, liaison with local authorities, records and executive follow-through, making her a central link between leadership and day-to-day administration.
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Strategic Initiatives
Mark Mariampillai
Tokenisation Programme Manager
Mark coordinates AZURE’s tokenisation initiative, aligning workstreams, stakeholders, documentation and delivery milestones across the proposed structure. He supports the disciplined progression of the project from concept and diligence through implementation readiness.
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Strategic Initiatives
Giuseppe Casciere
Structuring, Legal & Regulatory, Tokenisation
Giuseppe leads the structuring, legal and regulatory workstream for AZURE’s tokenisation initiative. He coordinates product design, regulatory analysis, documentation requirements and transaction-readiness considerations, overseeing transactions from initial concept through to closing and execution.
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