Archives: Speakers

Yaseen Khan 2023 Speaker

“Dr. Yaseen Khan is the co-founder and CEO at Essential Medical Guidance. He is a medical doctor by background, having practiced as GP and an Emergency Room Physician in South Africa. He is also trained in Clinical Epidemiology. Yaseen is based out of Cape Town, and more recently finds himself in London-UK where the EMGuidance… Read more »

Yaron Tchwella 2023 Speaker

“With his rich background leading global public and private high-tech pacesetters, Yaron Tchwella brings a wealth of experience and cutting-edge vision to Mitrelli Group. For more than 30 years, Yaron has guided innovative companies in the development of industry-disrupting products and solutions that help shape a better, more sustainable world. Over the years, he has… Read more »

Wrenelle Stander 2023 Speaker

“Wrenelle has over 30 years of work experience in the aviation and energy industries. She has extensive experience in both the public and private sector. Finding the sweet spot in the nexus between the two is the thread that strings together her various roles. Prior to joining Wesgro, Wrenelle held three other CEO roles, including… Read more »

William Attwell 2023 Speaker

William Attwell is a Director and climate specialist in Sustainable Fitch’s global research team, where he leads on projects covering physical and transition risk, the low-carbon transition, and wider sustainable finance themes, to support decision-makers in fixed income markets assess emerging developments, trends and risks. Before joining Sustainable Fitch, William spent eight years as an… Read more »

William Brent 2023 Speaker

William Brent is a climate solutions evangelist and entrepreneur, working to promote renewable energy and other cleantech solutions in Africa. He is currently Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Husk Power Systems, the leading net-zero energy services company serving rural Africa and Asia, and operator of the largest fleet of community solar minigrids. More recently, he… Read more »

Werner Opperman 2023 Speaker

Werner has more than 16 years experience in the investments industry. He is an experienced problem solver and innovator leading a team responsible for managing non vanilla special projects and products. This includes managing the 27four hedge fund and Africa ex SA product suite.

Wakiuru Njuguna 2023 Speaker

Wakiuru Njuguna is the Managing Partner at HEVA Fund LLP and a creative industries investment expert. She has led the development and innovation of novel hybrid financial models that combine the best elements of venture capital and impact investment, with a keen application of a gender lens to increase access to early and growth stage… Read more »

Wairimu Karanja 2023 Speaker

“Wairimu Karanja is a Partner at Persistent, Africa’s Climate Venture Builder. She is Kenya and based in Nairobi. Wairimu manages the corporate, legal, ESG and compliance matters at Persistent. She also works with the investment teams and supports entrepreneurs with venture building advice. Wairimu has 15 years’ legal experience in leading African and international firms…. Read more »

Vymala Poligadu Thuron 2023 Speaker

Vymala Poligadu-Thuron is the Deputy Managing Director for the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund (the Fund), an initiative of the Mastercard Foundation / MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates). She is responsible for supporting all technical, financial, and operational aspects of the initiative. Vymala is a highly experienced development professional with exposure in a range of… Read more »

Virginie Quatre 2023 Speaker

“Ms. Virginie Quatre has a degree in Economics and Finance from the University of London with Academic direction from the globally renowned London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Ms. Quatre is currently the Director for the Capital Markets & Collective Investment Schemes Supervision Section at the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The Section is… Read more »