Ambassador Albert M. Muchanga currently serves as the Commissioner for Trade and Industry of the African Union Commission. Prior to this role, he held the position of Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet Office overseeing Parliamentary Affairs in Zambia. He also served as Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia with additional accreditation to the African Union. Ambassador Muchanga …
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, born in 1960, is the President of the African Development Bank Group, widely recognized as “Africa’s Optimist-in-Chief” for his visionary leadership and dedication to Africa’s transformation. Dr. Adesina graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Nigeria, in 1981. …
Ahmed Samir Saleh is an Egyptian politician currently serving as the Minister of Industry and Trade. Previously, he was a member of the Egyptian Parliament from 2016 to 2022 and also holds the position of Chairman of the Chilean-Egyptian Parliamentary Friendship Group. Saleh earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1996. Before his political …
Adetope Kayode serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Perennia Group, which encompasses Perennia Limited (an investment holding company), Perennia Hotels & Resorts Limited, and Perennia Trade and Logistics Limited (Pentrar). He is a self-motivated and experienced finance professional, dedicated to creating value for employers, clients, communities, and stakeholders through creativity, innovation, diligence, and a …
Abubakar Abba Bello boasts over 30 years of extensive experience in banking, with a distinguished career marked by senior management roles in corporate banking, regional and commercial banking, and public sector banking spanning more than a decade. Additionally, he has a background in auditing. In April 2017, Abba Bello was appointed as the Managing Director …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIPAD Announces 2024 Honorees for Most Influential Global Top 100 Export and International Trade Edition in Celebration of Global Africa Day New York, USA: May 25, 2024 – In celebration of Global Africa Day, the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) proudly announces the complete list of honorees for the 2024 …
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Jonathan Olufowobi is the current CEO of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD). With a remarkable journey from intern to global leader, Jonathan took the helm as CEO in 2024, cementing his role as a visionary driving the organization into the future. His strategic leadership and innovative initiatives have positioned MIPAD as a …
Zan Chandler is a dynamic foresight analyst and innovation facilitator affiliated with KerrSmith Design, a Toronto-based strategic foresight and design firm. With a diverse background spanning strategic foresight, innovation, policy analysis, media production, and linguistics, Zan brings a unique perspective to her work. Her professional journey has encompassed roles with management consultants, provincial and federal …
Yaliwe Soko is a trailblazing figure in the Blockchain and Web 3 space, renowned globally for her leadership and impact. As the Chairwoman of the United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) and the Founder of TechCon. She has earned numerous accolades and distinctions for her contributions to the field. At the forefront of her initiatives is the …
Ted Colbert holds the distinguished position of Executive Vice President at The Boeing Company, where he serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. In this capacity, he oversees the delivery of innovative solutions to defense, government, space, intelligence, and security clients globally, with significant operations spanning Australia, India, Saudi …