Ohioze Unuigbe is the Government Services Sales Director, Africa at Bureau Veritas where he leverages his extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills. Prior to this he was the Managing Director, still at Bureau Veritas before he received a promotion to this esteemed position. He is a seasoned Chartered Chemical Engineer with a robust background spanning …
Nicole Pitter Patterson serves as a Board Member of Caribbean Women in Trade (CWIT), an organization dedicated to empowering and advancing women involved in international trade across the Caribbean. Established in 2020, CWIT welcomes both women and men committed to supporting its mission of fostering a community that promotes the progress of Caribbean women in …
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumed the role of Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 1, 2021. With over 40 years of experience as a global finance expert, economist, and international development professional, she has worked across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a staunch advocate for trade …
Pumela Salela leads Invest Global, an organization facilitating collaborations that drive trade and investment across Africa and beyond. With an extensive network encompassing international partners, investors, and businesses, Salela harnesses her expertise to connect opportunities and catalyze investments in emerging markets. Invest Global acts as a pivotal link for investments, connecting visionary entrepreneurs and international …
Naguib Sawiris is the Chairman of Weather Investments‘ parent company and formerly served as Chairman and CEO of Orascom Telecom Holding and Orascom Investment Holding S.A.E. Born on June 15, 1954, in Cairo, Egypt, Naguib Sawiris is the eldest son of businessman Onsi Sawiris, founder of the Orascom Group, and Yousriya Loza Sawiris. His brothers, …
Mr. Mulualem Syoum, Founder of the AeTrade Group, is committed to fostering robust collaboration and partnerships between the public and private sectors across various domains. Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the AeTrade Group is an African Diaspora-led social enterprise dedicated to scaling up digital trade across the continent. Central to its mission is promoting impact investment …
Mike Ogbalu III is currently serving as CEO of Pan African Payment Settlement System,(PAPSS) in Afreximbank. He leads efforts to develop a continent-wide payment infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing trade and economic growth across Africa. He is a seasoned Electrical/Electronic Engineer with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years across Technology, Banking, and Payments sectors. His …
Miishe Addy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, an e-logistics company based in Tema, Ghana. Jetstream Africa is a prominent player in African e-logistics, specializing in facilitating the movement of capital and goods across borders with a blend of human expertise and proprietary technology. Miishe began her career as a top-ranked strategy analyst …
Michelle Chivunga is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, particularly Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation, with a specific focus on their applications in emerging markets and Africa. With over 21 years of experience, Michelle has established herself as a trailblazer in sectors such as Fintech, Digital Assets, and Data-driven technologies. Michelle’s career spans …
Michael Gamwo has built a distinguished career as a leader in international trade and investment promotion, particularly focused on fostering relationships between South Africa’s Western Cape region and various countries across Africa. Currently serving as the Head of Africa at Wesgro for the past 15 years, he also holds the prestigious role of Honorary Consul …