Archives: Speakers

Graham Stuart 2019 Speaker

Graham Stuart was elected Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness in 2005 and more recently, appointed Minister for Investment at the Department for International Trade. Graham started his publishing business while still at Cambridge University. He was later elected to Cambridge City Council, where he eventually led the Conservative Group. Graham’s Parliamentary career has seen… Read more »

Obi Ejimofo 2019 Speaker

Obi is Chief Innovation Officer at Asoko Insight, establishing the company’s operations and strategic partnerships across the African region. Asoko Insight today is the leading provider of corporate data on privately-held companies in Africa.   Obi has 20 years experience in technology-driven business development and transformation, the last 9 years of which have been focused… Read more »

Anand Naidoo 2019 Speaker

Anand Naidoo has a BSc in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude) and an MBA (with distinction). Anand started his career at Eskom’s Matimba Power Station. He was later seconded to Siemens AG in Germany to obtain specialised training in the planning of electricity supply systems. Anand rejoined Eskom, where he achieved the position of chief engineer… Read more »

Jaya Doomun-Dookun 2019 Speaker

Jaya Doomun has spent more than 12 years promoting Mauritius as an Investment and Business destination to the international business community. She is currently working as a Manager at the Economic Development Board and particularly involved in the development and promotion of the Mauritian Financial Services Sector. Jaya Doomun started her career at DTOS Management… Read more »

Akosua Mensima Nelson-Cofie 2019 Speaker

Mrs. Akosua M. Nelson-Cofie, is a Portfolio Specialist by profession. She is currently the Portfolio Manager, Equities of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in Ghana. She has also served on the Boards of several private sector companies. Mrs Nelson-Cofie currently serves on the Board of two private equity funds.

Chinua Azubike 2019 Speaker

Chinua Azubike is the pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of InfraCredit, prior to this, he was the project lead for the establishment of a Nigeria Infrastructure Credit Enhancement Facility, where he assisted the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and GuarantCo to establish InfraCredit as its first employee. He holds an MSc. in Finance & Financial Law… Read more »

Xavier Michon 2019 Speaker

Xavier Michon was appointed as Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in late 2014. As part of his duties, he plays a critical role to support the Executive Secretary in providing leadership and shaping the strategic vision and direction of the organization. He provides direct oversight to the development of the… Read more »