Archives: Speakers

Hassane is an experienced senior executive with a background in international banking. He is currently CEO of Axian Group’s Financial Services platform, leading the companies provision of basic banking services and facilitating financial inclusion across the African continent. Hassane also oversees the company’s investment activities in both private equity and venture capital funds through Axian… Read more »

Harry Davies is a Principal at Ceniarth, where he helps lead on organisation-wide strategy, impact management and pipeline origination. Ceniarth is the impact-first, single-family office of Diane Isenberg and focuses on investments that benefit underserved communities globally. We prioritize investments that are catalytic in nature and may require flexibility on risk and return parameters. Prior… Read more »

Hannah leads operations at Admaius Capital Partners. Hannah joined Admaius from the Risk Advisory Group where she headed the Africa integrity and compliance consulting practice. In this capacity she also sat on the firm’s global leadership team and was a member of the Executive Board. Prior to this, Hannah led Africa investigations at FTI Consulting… Read more »

Hangwi Muambadzi is the Head of Africa at CommerzVentures, a specialist growth-stage fintech venture capital fund. As a tech investor and strategic advisor, she has built a career that connects investment, innovation and technology, with significant experience across the African continent. Hangwi sits on several boards spanning across private equity, fintech, and agriculture across South… Read more »

Hana Tehelku, the newly appointed Director General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), is a distinguished legal professional known for her tenacity and integrity. Before stepping into her role at ECMA, Ms. Hana built a formidable reputation as a tough and dedicated prosecutor. Her career has been marked by an unwavering commitment to justice,… Read more »

Habib is the East Africa Investment Advisor to the United States International Development Finance Corporation, based in Nairobi. In this role, Habib originates, diligences and supports the closing of investments across DFC’s sectors of focus. Prior to this role, Habib was an Associate Principal on the advisory team at CrossBoundary Group and a Senior Investment… Read more »

Johnston Busingye, appointed as Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the Court of Saint James in August 2021, has a diverse background in law and justice. He began his career as a Legal Officer at Uganda Airlines and later served as the Director of Airports in Rwanda. Busingye played a key role in reopening the international airport… Read more »

Ambassador-designate of Ethiopia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as of September 2024 joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia (MFA) in 2002, and with 22 years of experience as a career diplomat, he has contributed to Ethiopia’s foreign relations through various roles within the MFA and at diplomatic missions… Read more »

H.E. Macenje “Che Che” Mazoka has over 30 years’ experience in the communications sector in the areas of business development, executive leadership, strategy, partnerships, technical, education and on-air presenting. Her professional experience also encompasses strategic business negotiations, social justice/advocacy, NGO support, Board leadership, team management and fundraising. Prior to her diplomatic appointment, Mazoka managed Regional… Read more »