Reta Jo Lewis is the President and Chair of the Board of Directors of EXIM (Export-Import Bank of the United States). Vice President Kamala Harris administered her swearing-in ceremony on February 16, 2022. Ms. Lewis brings more than 25 years of senior executive experience in international affairs, law, public policy, business, regulatory affairs, and subnational …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
[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 …
Mike Ogbalu III is currently serving as CEO of Pan African Payment Settlement System,(PAPSS) in Afreximbank. He leads efforts to develop a continent-wide payment infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing trade and economic growth across Africa. He is a seasoned Electrical/Electronic Engineer with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years across Technology, Banking, and Payments sectors. His …
Michelle Chivunga is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, particularly Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation, with a specific focus on their applications in emerging markets and Africa. With over 21 years of experience, Michelle has established herself as a trailblazer in sectors such as Fintech, Digital Assets, and Data-driven technologies. Michelle’s career spans …