Matlhogonolo Mothibedi Valela is a highly experienced professional in the corporate sector, currently serving in key leadership roles across several prominent organizations in Zimbabwe and beyond. Mr. Valela holds the position of Chairman for African Distillers Ltd. and serves as the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Delta Corp. Ltd., a role he has held …
M. Ali Adji Mahamat Seid is a distinguished professional with a robust background in accounting, commerce, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the President of the Executive Council of PACCI (Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry), his career spans leadership roles in various associations and significant achievements in education. Professional Memberships: Vice-President of the National …
Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana is the Minister of Trade in Cameroon, a position he has held since December 8, 2004. He plays a significant role as the Spokesperson for the ACP countries (African, Caribbean, and Pacific) in multilateral trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Born on July 8, 1954, in Nsazomo, in the …
Ms. Lerato D. Mataboge is a prominent figure in African trade and economic development, currently serving as the Deputy Director-General for Trade and Investment at the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Her career is marked by significant achievements and leadership roles aimed at advancing intra-African trade and integration. Ms. Mataboge founded and …
Mr. Kolawole Sofola is a seasoned Development Economist and Chartered Management Accountant with over 20 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, focusing on International Trade, Private Sector Development, Finance, and Management. His career includes significant roles in both public service and multinational corporations. He served the Government of Ghana in the Ministry for …
Mrs. Kanayo Awani is the Executive Vice President of the Intra-African Trade Bank (IATB) at Afreximbank, renowned for her extensive banking career and leadership in African trade and industrialization. Under Mrs. Awani’s guidance, Afreximbank has grown significantly, with total assets expanding from US$1.4 billion to approximately $30 billion by 2022. Her flagship initiative, the “Intra-Africa …
Kamina Johnson Smith is a distinguished Jamaican attorney-at-law and Senator, notable for being Jamaica’s first female Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Since 2016, she has concurrently held the roles of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate. During her tenure, Johnson Smith has significantly expanded …
Mr. Julian Mair currently serves as JMMB’s Group Chief Investment Strategist, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector to shape Jamaica’s capital market. His career highlights include pivotal roles such as Head of Treasury and Investment Services at Dehring, Bunting and Golding (now Scotia Investments) and Senior Trader and Cambio Manager …
Dr. Jan Yves Remy currently serves as Co-President of TradeLab, a global network of universities that provides international trade and investment advice to beneficiaries, particularly in developing countries. She is also the Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC) at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill …
Mr. Isaac Hubert Arthur is the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Trade and Development (ACINTaD), a trade policy think tank based in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to fostering sustainable trade development across Africa. He brings extensive expertise as an international trade and investment promotion expert and development practitioner. From June 2020 to January …