Archives: Speakers

Najwa El Iraki 2022 speaker

Najwa El Iraki is the Founder & Managing Partner of AfricaDev Consulting Ltd , a business development and advisory firm dedicated to the African continent. She is the Managing Director in Morocco for Opportunity Network, a global business matchmaking platform headquartered in London that connects CEOs worldwide. She is also the General Representative of Lloyd’s… Read more »

Graeme Robertson 2022 speaker

Graeme Robertson is a graduate of University of New South Wales in Australia and has a history of involvement in pioneering the development of major mining, energy and infrastructure operations in Australia, Asia, and Africa. He has served as Managing Director of New Hope Corporation in Australia, President of Adaro Coal mines and Bulk Terminals… Read more »

James Doree 2022 Speaker

James Doree joined Lion’s Head in 2011, and has worked with the founding Partners to build investment banking and asset management activities across Africa and Asia. He now leads Corporate and Investment Banking, covering sectors such as power, infrastructure and industry, with a particular focus on the energy transition. James previously worked at Cambridge Economic… Read more »

Sebastien Duquet 2021 Speaker

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As Chief Commercial Officer, Sebastien is leading the development of SunFunder products and funds. He will particularly be involved in the fundraising of the coming “Gigaton Empowerment fund”. From 20218 to mid 2021, as Chief Investment Officer, Sebastien was supervising the investment process, portfolio allocation and funds valuation of Symbiotics managed Sicavs – USD 1.8… Read more »

Yvan De Grauwe 2021 Speaker

Yvan De Grauwe

Yvan De Grauwe is an experienced and long-time owner and grower of roses in Belgium. He has a well-developed network within East Africa. He has experience with business in Kenya on growing and sale of roses.

Funmi Dele-Giwa 2021 Speaker

Funmi Dele-Giwa

Funmi Dele-Giwa is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of legal and regulatory experience. She is qualified to practice law in Nigeria and the United Kingdom and is also a Chartered Governance Professional. She is the Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs and the Group Company Secretary at MFS Africa, an innovative and dynamic… Read more »