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 …
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 …
Allen Sophia Asiimwe is a prominent Ugandan advocate and policy leader with over 20 years of experience as a development advisor and practitioner. Currently serving as the Chief of Programmes at Trade Mark East Africa, she is deeply committed to shaping Africa’s narrative on governance, trade, and regional integration. Throughout her career, Allen has designed …
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. …