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 »
Nafisa is a Programme Manager at 2X Global, where she plays a key role in advancing the organization’s Certification product offering. With a strong background in management consulting and extensive experience in international development, Nafisa has developed expertise in sustainable finance, gender equality, and climate resilience. Prior to joining 2X Global, she worked as a… Read more »
Nadia is Director of Investments in DFC’s Office of Health and Agribusiness, 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… Read more »
Nader Abdelrazik is the CEO and Founder of MoneyHash, a leading payment orchestration platform in the Middle East and Africa. MoneyHash has recently secured $4.5 million in funding, outstripping their initial $3 million target. This investment will enhance the company’s ability to streamline complex payment operations across the MEA region. After a standout beta phase… Read more »
Munir Duri is the Founder and CEO of Kifiya Financial Technology, an AI-driven company based in Ethiopia. With over 20 years of experience, he founded Kifiya in 2010 after serving as Director at Global Computing Solutions and CEO of Coca-Cola’s East Africa Bottling Company. His leadership in these roles highlighted the transformative potential of technology… Read more »
As Managing Director of KF Titrisation, Moustapha successfully managed the first securitisation transaction of Sonatel, the largest capitalisation in the West African market, with a successful FCFA 75 billion fund raising operation, notably with the participation of IFC and EAIF through Ninety One. in July 2024, KF Titrisation successfully completed its second securitisation transaction on… Read more »
Mohamed Salah Frad President of the Tunisian Association of Investment Capital (ATIC) CEO of United Gulf Financial Services – North Africa (UGFS-NA) Mohamed Salah Frad is a seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience in corporate finance, asset management, and financial restructuring. He currently serves as the CEO of United Gulf Financial Services… Read more »
Financial journalist running shows for CNBC and Bloomberg. Currently a Senior member of Bloomberg Intl TV, and launched a television program called, Africa Amplified, the first specialized program focusing on Africa in Bloomberg. Obtained a PhD in Development Studies from SOAS University. Worked in private equity in the Middle East. Extensive experience covering Egypt (10+… Read more »
Mikir Shah is a Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Specialty Risks, with over 25 years of experience in Africa. Prior to ASR, Mikir was Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AXA Africa Specialty Risks. A highly skilled practitioner with extensive financial experience, Mikir has also previously held the position of Head of Insurance… Read more »