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 …
Rateneh Fassil is the Founder and Managing Director of Sinopia and World Trade Centre, Addis Ababa, with over 16 years of experience leading teams in developing and operating businesses that enhance trade and investment between Ethiopia, China, and the USA. In 2022, he spearheaded the introduction of the prestigious World Trade Center brand to Addis …
Rami El Dokany boasts over two decades of professional expertise in capital markets, private equity, investments, corporate finance, strategic planning, and business development. In August 2022, El Dokany was appointed as the Executive Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), a role he held until August 2023. His extensive experience is complemented by a robust educational …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …