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 …
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 …