Archives: Speakers

Naomi Ettrick 2025 Speaker

Naomi Ettrick is a Policy Lead at the UK Department for Business and Trade, focused on building responsible and resilient critical mineral supply chains in partnership with Africa. She brings cross-government expertise from her previous role at HM Treasury, where she led on international development policy and development finance, shaping the UK’s global economic partnerships.

Naledi Madala 2025 Speaker

“Ms. Naledi Madala is a Senior Policy Advisor in the Ministry of Finance responsible for advising the Minister and Senior officials with fact-based economic and financial policy analysis to support decision making. Prior to assuming this role, she was an Economist and Strategist at Absa Bank Botswana at the level of Vice President responsible for… Read more »

Najwa El Iraki 2025 Speaker

“Najwa El iraki is a business, development & financial services expert in Africa; Managing Partner of AfricaDev Consulting Ltd, a business development and financial advisory firm dedicated to the African continent, which also partners with Washington based economic development consultancy firm, Lixcap and other African based investment boutiques She also serves in other key leadership… Read more »

Nadia Scharen-Guivel 2025 Speaker

“Nadia is Director of Investments in DFC, focusing on origination and structuring debt and equity with private investors, debt funds, NBFIs, microfinance, and fintech, primarily in the Africa region. Prior to this role, she was Principal Energy and Infrastructure Investment Officer at the Inter-American Development Bank and Head of Project Finance at Credit Agricole Brazil… Read more »

Nabil Fawaz 2025 Speaker

“Nabil Fawaz serves as Principal Business Development Officer, overseeing MIGA’s political risk insurance initiatives to facilitate foreign direct investment in the manufacturing, agribusiness, and services sectors. He also acts as MIGA’s coordinator for the IDA Private Sector Window risk sharing facility, which supports private sector investments in IDA countries. Mr. Fawaz brings extensive expertise in… Read more »

Mukwandi Chibesakunda 2025 Speaker

“With a career that spans over two decades, Mukwandi has held a multitude of high-ranking positions within Zambia’s financial sector. Currently, as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of ZANACO Plc, one of Zambia’s foremost financial institutions, Mukwandi has made a remarkable impact in the sector and the overall economy. In recognition of her… Read more »

Mukwami Wainaina 2025 Speaker

“Mukami is an Associate Director at Novastar Ventures East Africa Advisors Limited, Nairobi. Mukami began her career at Aldridge Wealth Family Office in London before co-founding Chui Ventures, an early-stage fund backing African founders. Most recently, she led investments in fintech, agritech, healthcare and mobility at Al Mada Ventures in Casablanca. Mukami is an ICAEW… Read more »

Mujaahid Hassan 2025 Speaker

“Mujaahid is the Co-Head of Hybrid Equity, a business unit within Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) and oversees the investment process, strategic direction and operational running of the business. In addition to assuming responsibility for the overall Hybrid Equity programme, as a member of the Hybrid Equity Investment Committee, he is actively involved in all… Read more »

Mugwe Manga 2025 Speaker

Mugwe Manga is a seasoned green finance expert with over 15 years of experience in renewable energy, carbon markets, and enterprise development. At FSD Kenya, he serves as Senior Green Finance Advisor, supporting the design and delivery of catalytic financing mechanisms for Kenya’s green transition. Prior to this, Mugwe was Special Advisor on Power and… Read more »