Patricia Janet Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, PC, KC, is a distinguished British diplomat, barrister, and politician who currently serves as the sixth Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. Elected at the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, she assumed office on 1 April 2016. Born in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Baroness Scotland is the …
Hon. Oneidge Walrond serves as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce in Guyana, appointed on August 7, 2020. Her portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities focused on enhancing Guyana’s business environment and developing its tourism industry to foster globally competitive enterprises. She oversees key entities such as the Competition …
Dapo Okubadejo currently serves as the Commissioner for Finance in the Ogun State Government and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor. Previously, he was a Partner and Africa Head of Deal Advisory & Private Equity at KPMG, where he provided strategic counsel to numerous local and international investors across Africa. His expertise encompassed Corporate Finance, …
Helen Grant OBE is a politician who represented Maidstone and The Weald as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 2010 until the constituency was abolished in 2024. She made history as the first black woman of mixed heritage to be elected as a Conservative MP and selected as a candidate for a Conservative-held parliamentary seat. …
Mr.Melaku is the Minister of Industry, FDRE Ministry of Trade and Industry in Ethiopia. His previous roles have been; Minister of Trade and Industry, FDRE Ministry of Trade and Industry, 2020 – 2021, Vice president and bureau head of industry and Investment, Amhara Regional State, 2018 –2020, Minister of Trade, FDRE Ministry of Trade, 2018, Investment Commissioner, Amhara Regional State Investment …
Gwen Abiola is the Founder and CEO of DI Africa, an advisory firm that empowers businesses to achieve sustainable growth through capital raising, trade and investment facilitation. With a successful banking career behind her, Gwen transitioned from her role as CEO of a pan-African bank in Benin Republic to become the Regional Investment Director at …
Gbenga Omotayo is the Founder and Executive Director of USAfrica Trade and Business Network, Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in fostering trade and investments between Africa and the United States. He is a highly experienced International Trade Development & Small Business Consultant with a robust background spanning over 15 years in Africa …
Gbemisola Osadua is a prominent International Commercial Lawyer and Africa Trade Ph.D. Researcher based in Switzerland. She is the Founder and Lead Advisor at Dynamics Impact Ltd, an advisory firm specializing in international trade and investment policies, regulations, and sustainability. Her firm provides professional services to governments, institutions, and businesses, focusing on company formation, regulatory …
Mr. Farouk M. Gumel is a distinguished Group Executive Director and Head of Agri-Businesses at Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, a prominent global conglomerate operating across 13 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. TGI Group is involved in the entire food value chain, encompassing origination/farming, processing, distribution, and branded retail. Mr. Gumel also …
Enoh T. Ebong serves as the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), having been nominated by President Biden and confirmed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate. In her role, Ms. Ebong leads USTDA’s efforts to promote sustainable and clean infrastructure development, fostering economic growth in emerging economies while supporting U.S. jobs …