Ms. Emma Kawawa is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tanzania Women CEOs Roundtable (TWCR), a platform dedicated to fostering collaboration among women leaders in business. She is a prominent figure in Tanzania, renowned for her leadership and advocacy in women’s empowerment and business development. In addition to leading Entango Investments Limited, Ms. Kawawa …
Dr. Willard Mwemba is the CEO, COMESA Competition Commision. He began his career in Competition Law at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Zambia. He quickly rose through the ranks at the Competition Authority in Zambia, eventually becoming the Director of the Mergers and Monopolies Department. During his tenure there, Willard handled numerous high-profile cases …
Dr. Olori Ajayi is the CEO of Borderless Trade & Investments, where she has led initiatives to empower up to 80,000 African entrepreneurs and facilitate trade through collaborations with institutional partners. Throughout her career, Dr. Olori has been a driving force in trade facilitation and economic growth. She is recognized as a visionary leader dedicated …
Dr. Olasupo Olusi is a distinguished economist and seasoned development finance expert, with a career spanning over two decades dedicated to shaping economic policies, fostering fiscal sustainability, and driving private and financial sector development on a global scale. He is currently serving as the Managing Director and CEO of the Bank of Industry. Dr. Olusi brings …
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR serves as Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Ease of Doing Business and Investment. Since July 2016, she has been the Pioneer Secretary of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), overseeing the development and implementation of over 180 reforms aimed at enhancing the business climate for MSMEs and …
The honorable Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is a Democratic politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 20th congressional district, encompassing significant Black-majority areas in and around Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. She won a special election in 2022 to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of Alcee Hastings. She is a member …
Chawki Jaballi is a Senior Trade Policy Expert and Trade Negotiator specializing in Africa at regional and continental levels. He brings extensive experience in trade policy advocacy, regional economic integration within the African context, WTO rules, and management of technical assistance projects related to trade. Chawki career spans over 16 years, including significant roles such …
Bolaji Sofoluwe is a seasoned business growth strategist specializing in market expansion and internationalization. With over twenty years of experience in management consulting and banking, she serves as the Managing Director of the Enterprise Trade and Knowledge Group in the UK. In this role, Bolaji equips companies with the representation and strategic insights needed to …
Boitumelo Mosako is the Chief Executive Officer of the Development Bank of Southern Africa. With over 22 years of experience, she is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and executive leader. Previously, Boitumelo served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the DBSA, where she played a pivotal role in strategy formulation, investor relations, supply chain management, …
Bohani Hlungwane is a seasoned Banking Executive and Senior Global Corporate Banker with over 20 years of extensive experience across multiple regions. He is recognized as a thought leader and speaker specializing in Africa Trade, Trade Finance & Working Capital, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and Trade Digital Transformation. Bohani’s expertise spans corporate …