Mr. Isaac Hubert Arthur is the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Trade and Development (ACINTaD), a trade policy think tank based in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to fostering sustainable trade development across Africa. He brings extensive expertise as an international trade and investment promotion expert and development practitioner. From June 2020 to January …
Patricia Janet Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, PC, KC, is a distinguished British diplomat, barrister, and politician who currently serves as the sixth Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. Elected at the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, she assumed office on 1 April 2016. Born in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Baroness Scotland is the …
Hon. Oneidge Walrond serves as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce in Guyana, appointed on August 7, 2020. Her portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities focused on enhancing Guyana’s business environment and developing its tourism industry to foster globally competitive enterprises. She oversees key entities such as the Competition …
Gwen Abiola is the Founder and CEO of DI Africa, an advisory firm that empowers businesses to achieve sustainable growth through capital raising, trade and investment facilitation. With a successful banking career behind her, Gwen transitioned from her role as CEO of a pan-African bank in Benin Republic to become the Regional Investment Director at …
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. 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. 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 …
Bolaji Sofoluwe is a seasoned business growth strategist specializing in market expansion and internationalization. With over twenty years of experience in management consulting and banking, she serves as the Managing Director of the Enterprise Trade and Knowledge Group in the UK. In this role, Bolaji equips companies with the representation and strategic insights needed to …
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 …