A panel of notable business leaders have called on entrepreneurs to, amongst other things to do, build the profiles of their companies in order to facilitate their access to capital. This call was made at the annual reception organized in Lagos by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) for its current year honourees, …
Canadians Recognized among World’s Most Influential People of African Descent Several Canadian trailblazers are named as part of the 2019 cohort of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Under 40. These finalists will receive the recognition at the MIPAD annual ceremony in New York, following the opening of the 74th UN …
Continue reading “Canada as Gold Standard for UN International Decade for People of African Descent”
Following a successful inaugural event in Bentonville, Arkansas; home to world’s largest retailer and Fortune #1; Walmart, global business leaders, trade experts and policy representatives of African countries will convene for the 2nd edition in Chicago This event positions the Chicago metropolitan area and the state of Illinois as a favorable destination for Africa’s business & political leaders …
Colette Otusheso is an experienced, value-driven marketing, communications and project management professional with a proven record of championing organizational wide initiatives within cross-functional teams. Colette has worked with well-established global and local organizations including VIACOM International Media Networks Africa and MNET Africa. She was instrumental in the successful launch of several Africa Magic channels …
Akinyi Ochieng is a Gambian-Kenyan strategist and social impact leader. As Corporate Communications Manager at leading fintech company WorldRemit, she drives high-impact social innovation and global communications and policy programs across the Global South, with a keen interest and passion for Africa. Ms. Ochieng writes about business, culture, and politics in emerging markets for a …
Phyllis Wakiaga is the Chief Executive of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), one of Kenya’s leading business associations with over 800 members. Prior to her appointment, Phyllis was the Head of Policy Research and Advocacy Unit at Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). The Unit provides the overall direction in the policy and advocacy …
“I started in an entry-level role in a Sales Organization in Brazil Office. There were less than 50 people,” said Bibiana as she recently celebrated 15yrs at Google! She is originally from Salvador, Bahia. Transferred to California and joined the YouTube team to grow Latin America partnerships business. She leads a high-performing Organization serving thousands …
Karene Richards is a capital markets quantitative expert and women’s advocate with over 15 years’ experience in the investment banking industry. Karene most notably built the first Carbon Finance model for the World Bank in addition to a mortgage-backed security model that generated over $250 million in income. She received a masters of Financial Mathematics and Statistics from …
Velile Nhlapo has been Group Executive of Strategy at Impala Platinum Holdings Limited since November 2018 and he was its Member of Executive Committee from 2018 until November 2018. Mr. Nhlapo served as General Manager of Styldrift at Royal Bafokeng Platinum Limited since February 2012. Mr. Nhlapo served as General Manager of Dishaba at …
Mr. Benjamin Benaïm is a Co-Founder of Seedstars. Mr. Benaïm has been a Founding Partner of Seedstars SA since November 2012. He is an Advisor to Chief Executive Officer at official.fm since May 2012. Mr. Benaïm acts as a Complementary duo with the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, touching upon all aspects of building and …