Makane Moïse Mbengue is a distinguished Professor of International Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where he also serves as the Director of the Department of International Law and International Organization. Additionally, he holds the position of Affiliate Professor at Sciences Po Paris, School of Law. His academic credentials include …
Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah has been a pivotal figure at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) since assuming the role of President and Chairman of the Board of Directors on September 21, 2015. Prior to his presidency, he served as Executive Vice President overseeing Business Development and Corporate Banking starting from October 2008. In this capacity, …
Ose Imoukhuede is the Executive Chairman, Ancestral House. He is a distinguished Economist, Statistician, and Management Consultant with a career spanning over four decades in Global Business Management, Brand Development, Supply Chain Management, Oil & Gas, and Agribusiness. His professional journey began at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), laying the foundation for his extensive experience across Africa, Europe, …
Omoboyede Olusanya is currently the Chief Executive Officer, Group MD & Director at Flour Mills Nigeria Plc. He is a seasoned executive renowned for his strategic acumen and leadership prowess across diverse sectors including Telecommunications, Financial Services, Energy, and Manufacturing. Prior to assuming his current role as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Flour Mills of …
Mr. Omar Hadi Aboubaker is a prominent figure in Djibouti’s economic landscape, serving as Chairman of both the Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) and Great Horn Investment Holding (GHIH). Under Mr. Hadi’s leadership, DPFZA has become the primary administrative entity for free zones, providing a conducive business environment with comprehensive services through its …
Okechukwu Ihejirika currently serves as the Head, Caribbean Office of the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), the leading pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to fostering and financing intra- and extra-African trade. Established in October 1993 by African governments, private investors, and institutional stakeholders, Afreximbank now includes the Caribbean region as its 6th region within the …
Ohioze Unuigbe is the Government Services Sales Director, Africa at Bureau Veritas where he leverages his extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills. Prior to this he was the Managing Director, still at Bureau Veritas before he received a promotion to this esteemed position. He is a seasoned Chartered Chemical Engineer with a robust background spanning …
Nicole Pitter Patterson serves as a Board Member of Caribbean Women in Trade (CWIT), an organization dedicated to empowering and advancing women involved in international trade across the Caribbean. Established in 2020, CWIT welcomes both women and men committed to supporting its mission of fostering a community that promotes the progress of Caribbean women in …
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumed the role of Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 1, 2021. With over 40 years of experience as a global finance expert, economist, and international development professional, she has worked across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a staunch advocate for trade …
Pumela Salela leads Invest Global, an organization facilitating collaborations that drive trade and investment across Africa and beyond. With an extensive network encompassing international partners, investors, and businesses, Salela harnesses her expertise to connect opportunities and catalyze investments in emerging markets. Invest Global acts as a pivotal link for investments, connecting visionary entrepreneurs and international …