Gbenga Omotayo is the Founder and Executive Director of USAfrica Trade and Business Network, Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in fostering trade and investments between Africa and the United States. He is a highly experienced International Trade Development & Small Business Consultant with a robust background spanning over 15 years in Africa …
Gbemisola Osadua is a prominent International Commercial Lawyer and Africa Trade Ph.D. Researcher based in Switzerland. She is the Founder and Lead Advisor at Dynamics Impact Ltd, an advisory firm specializing in international trade and investment policies, regulations, and sustainability. Her firm provides professional services to governments, institutions, and businesses, focusing on company formation, regulatory …
Mr. Farouk M. Gumel is a distinguished Group Executive Director and Head of Agri-Businesses at Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, a prominent global conglomerate operating across 13 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. TGI Group is involved in the entire food value chain, encompassing origination/farming, processing, distribution, and branded retail. Mr. Gumel also …
Enoh T. Ebong serves as the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), having been nominated by President Biden and confirmed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate. In her role, Ms. Ebong leads USTDA’s efforts to promote sustainable and clean infrastructure development, fostering economic growth in emerging economies while supporting U.S. jobs …
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 …
The honorable Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is a Democratic politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 20th congressional district, encompassing significant Black-majority areas in and around Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. She won a special election in 2022 to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of Alcee Hastings. She is a member …