Archives: Speakers

Ikponmwosa “Ik” Izedonmwen has over 20 years Investment Banking and Corporate Finance experience in the manufacturing and financial services sectors. He had held senior position at Procter & Gamble, Citibank, First Bank of Nigeria and FSDH Merchant Bank. Ik is currently a Director at Verdant Capital and head of the firm’s Lagos office.

Tim has over 41 years experience in the oil and gas industry having graduated in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and a Masters of Science Degree in Global Energy Management for the U. of Colorado. Tim has extensive experience in project development in the USA and Australia. Working with junior explorers has… Read more »

Jake Kendall is the Director of the DFS Lab, an accelerator for high-potential entrepreneurs working to introduce innovative FinTech solutions to the developing world. Via tailored guidance and hands-on support from leading experts, the organization helps refine, grow and launch businesses that can transform the lives of the poorest, profitably and at scale. Formerly, Jake… Read more »

Cheryl Buss is currently the CEO of Absa International which includes Absa Securities United Kingdom. Among other responsibilities, Cheryl leads the bank’s international operations which ultimately enables a globally scalable business that drives connectivity with corporates and institutional clients through an independent international presence. Cheryl joined Absa in 2008 and managed the Global Clients Africa… Read more »

Peter is Director for University Relations in the Europe Middle East and Africa region. He develops relationships with the network of over 170 CFA Institute Affiliated Universities in EMEA that offer finance and investment programmes closely aligned to the content of the CFA® Program. CFA Institute has members and member societies in Southern, East and… Read more »

Robin Smither has over 16 years’ experience in Corporate and Investment banking with an extensive knowledge in global markets, investment banking and lending products. Robin was with Standard Bank for more than 11 years, spent 3 years in Mauritius as Head of Corporate Banking, followed by some time in South Africa as a senior banker… Read more »

Dalia is an Investment Director at CDC. She is responsible for investing and managing a USD 350 million portfolio of unlisted closed-end funds across Africa and Asia with a focus on integrating Environmental, Social and Governance standards and supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, Dalia is experienced at establishing new investment vehicles and… Read more »

Sarada Nya is an attorney at law at Cameroon and Paris Bars. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of NYA & Co. Her practice focuses on business law and more especially on corporate law, M&A, private Equity, corporate governance and Compliance. She also advises on new technology law, distribution law, intellectual property, energy law,… Read more »

Nick Crasner is the Chairman and Founder of Crasner Capital. One of the youngest people in history to own a regulated Investment Bank in the United Kingdom, Mr. Crasner is responsible for the strategic direction of Crasner Capital. Mr. Crasner, who has won multiple awards for deal making and entrepreneurship, originates and manages the Firm’s… Read more »