Rosa Whitaker is the President and CEO of The Whitaker Group, renowned as a visionary, entrepreneur, and former US government policy leader. With a distinguished career spanning diplomacy, trade negotiation, and business advocacy, she has been instrumental in driving investments into Africa. Notably, she made history as America’s first Assistant US Trade Representative, serving in …
Reta Jo Lewis is the President and Chair of the Board of Directors of EXIM (Export-Import Bank of the United States). Vice President Kamala Harris administered her swearing-in ceremony on February 16, 2022. Ms. Lewis brings more than 25 years of senior executive experience in international affairs, law, public policy, business, regulatory affairs, and subnational …
Rateneh Fassil is the Founder and Managing Director of Sinopia and World Trade Centre, Addis Ababa, with over 16 years of experience leading teams in developing and operating businesses that enhance trade and investment between Ethiopia, China, and the USA. In 2022, he spearheaded the introduction of the prestigious World Trade Center brand to Addis …
Rami El Dokany boasts over two decades of professional expertise in capital markets, private equity, investments, corporate finance, strategic planning, and business development. In August 2022, El Dokany was appointed as the Executive Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), a role he held until August 2023. His extensive experience is complemented by a robust educational …
Makane Moïse Mbengue is a distinguished Professor of International Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where he also serves as the Director of the Department of International Law and International Organization. Additionally, he holds the position of Affiliate Professor at Sciences Po Paris, School of Law. His academic credentials include …
Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah has been a pivotal figure at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) since assuming the role of President and Chairman of the Board of Directors on September 21, 2015. Prior to his presidency, he served as Executive Vice President overseeing Business Development and Corporate Banking starting from October 2008. In this capacity, …
Ose Imoukhuede is the Executive Chairman, Ancestral House. He is a distinguished Economist, Statistician, and Management Consultant with a career spanning over four decades in Global Business Management, Brand Development, Supply Chain Management, Oil & Gas, and Agribusiness. His professional journey began at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), laying the foundation for his extensive experience across Africa, Europe, …
Omoboyede Olusanya is currently the Chief Executive Officer, Group MD & Director at Flour Mills Nigeria Plc. He is a seasoned executive renowned for his strategic acumen and leadership prowess across diverse sectors including Telecommunications, Financial Services, Energy, and Manufacturing. Prior to assuming his current role as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Flour Mills of …
Mr. Omar Hadi Aboubaker is a prominent figure in Djibouti’s economic landscape, serving as Chairman of both the Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) and Great Horn Investment Holding (GHIH). Under Mr. Hadi’s leadership, DPFZA has become the primary administrative entity for free zones, providing a conducive business environment with comprehensive services through its …
Okechukwu Ihejirika currently serves as the Head, Caribbean Office of the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), the leading pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to fostering and financing intra- and extra-African trade. Established in October 1993 by African governments, private investors, and institutional stakeholders, Afreximbank now includes the Caribbean region as its 6th region within the …