Helen Grant OBE is a politician who represented Maidstone and The Weald as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 2010 until the constituency was abolished in 2024. She made history as the first black woman of mixed heritage to be elected as a Conservative MP and selected as a candidate for a Conservative-held parliamentary seat. …
Mr.Melaku is the Minister of Industry, FDRE Ministry of Trade and Industry in Ethiopia. His previous roles have been; Minister of Trade and Industry, FDRE Ministry of Trade and Industry, 2020 – 2021, Vice president and bureau head of industry and Investment, Amhara Regional State, 2018 –2020, Minister of Trade, FDRE Ministry of Trade, 2018, Investment Commissioner, Amhara Regional State Investment …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Angelle B. Kwemo is the President & CEO of AstrategiK Group, LLC. She is also a Founder & President of Believe in Africa and renowned as a businesswoman, strategist, philanthropist, author, and speaker, specializing in international trade advisory and strategic services for organizations looking to engage with Africa and emerging markets. Originally from Cameroon, Angelle …
Allyson McKithen serves as the Executive Director of the World Trade Center Washington, DC, and Vice President of International Programs at Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston-based Drew Company. TCMA manages the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC), designated as Washington, DC’s official World Trade Center (WTCDC), …