Tag: Africa

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Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah

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, …

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Omoboyede Olusanya

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 …

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Omar Hadi Aboubaker

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 …

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Introducing Ohioze Unuigbe

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 …

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Most Influential 100 (MIPAD) and GLG Communications Announce Strategic Partnership for World PR Day 2024

[Lagos, July 16, 2024] – The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with GLG Communications as one of the official PR firms for the Most Influential 100 Honorees. Celebrating World PR Day on July 16, 2024, this year’s theme, “The Future of Public Relations in a Changing …

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Get to Know Naguib Sawiris

Naguib Sawiris is the Chairman of Weather Investments‘ parent company and formerly served as Chairman and CEO of Orascom Telecom Holding and Orascom Investment Holding S.A.E. Born on June 15, 1954, in Cairo, Egypt, Naguib Sawiris is the eldest son of businessman Onsi Sawiris, founder of the Orascom Group, and Yousriya Loza Sawiris. His brothers, …

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He is Mulualem Syoum

Mr. Mulualem Syoum, Founder of the AeTrade Group, is committed to fostering robust collaboration and partnerships between the public and private sectors across various domains. Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the AeTrade Group is an African Diaspora-led social enterprise dedicated to scaling up digital trade across the continent. Central to its mission is promoting impact investment …

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Introducing Miishe Addy

Miishe Addy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, an e-logistics company based in Tema, Ghana. Jetstream Africa is a prominent player in African e-logistics, specializing in facilitating the movement of capital and goods across borders with a blend of human expertise and proprietary technology. Miishe began her career as a top-ranked strategy analyst …

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Get to Know Michael Gamwo

Michael Gamwo has built a distinguished career as a leader in international trade and investment promotion, particularly focused on fostering relationships between South Africa’s Western Cape region and various countries across Africa. Currently serving as the Head of Africa at Wesgro for the past 15 years, he also holds the prestigious role of Honorary Consul …

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Matlhogonolo Mothibedi Valela

Matlhogonolo Mothibedi Valela is a highly experienced professional in the corporate sector, currently serving in key leadership roles across several prominent organizations in Zimbabwe and beyond. Mr. Valela holds the position of Chairman for African Distillers Ltd. and serves as the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Delta Corp. Ltd., a role he has held …