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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
M. Ali Adji Mahamat Seid is a distinguished professional with a robust background in accounting, commerce, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the President of the Executive Council of PACCI (Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry), his career spans leadership roles in various associations and significant achievements in education. Professional Memberships: Vice-President of the National …
Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana is the Minister of Trade in Cameroon, a position he has held since December 8, 2004. He plays a significant role as the Spokesperson for the ACP countries (African, Caribbean, and Pacific) in multilateral trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Born on July 8, 1954, in Nsazomo, in the …
Ms. Lerato D. Mataboge is a prominent figure in African trade and economic development, currently serving as the Deputy Director-General for Trade and Investment at the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Her career is marked by significant achievements and leadership roles aimed at advancing intra-African trade and integration. Ms. Mataboge founded and …
Mr. Kolawole Sofola is a seasoned Development Economist and Chartered Management Accountant with over 20 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, focusing on International Trade, Private Sector Development, Finance, and Management. His career includes significant roles in both public service and multinational corporations. He served the Government of Ghana in the Ministry for …
Mr. Julian Mair currently serves as JMMB’s Group Chief Investment Strategist, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector to shape Jamaica’s capital market. His career highlights include pivotal roles such as Head of Treasury and Investment Services at Dehring, Bunting and Golding (now Scotia Investments) and Senior Trader and Cambio Manager …
Dr. Jan Yves Remy currently serves as Co-President of TradeLab, a global network of universities that provides international trade and investment advice to beneficiaries, particularly in developing countries. She is also the Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC) at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill …