Archives: Speakers

“Juliana is a fintech executive and operational strategist specializing in digital financial inclusion and MSME credit architecture across emerging African markets. Serving in executive leadership at Trade Lenda, a digital financial services platform, she drives operational execution and capital deployment targeting Africa’s micro and small business sector. Juliana leads data-driven credit underwriting frameworks designed to… Read more »

Christopher is of counsel of Maples and Calder’s Corporate team in the Maples Group’s London office. He advises on both Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands law and has extensive experience of a wide range of corporate matters, with particular expertise in public and private M&A transactions, stock exchange listings (particularly special purpose acquisition companies… Read more »

“Mr. Ibrahim Malleck is a seasoned banking executive with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, spanning both international and emerging markets. Throughout his distinguished career, he has successfully led strategic growth initiatives, strengthened client relationships and driven operational excellence across diverse banking environments. With deep expertise in Corporate Banking, Global Trade… Read more »

“Najwa El Iraki is Founder & CEO of AfricaDev Consulting, a business development and financial advisory firm focused on Africa. She is also Senior Advisor MEA at Mediterrania Capital Partners and General & Legal Representative for North and West Africa of Lloyd’s of London. Najwa has extensive experience across financial services, investment, and African financial… Read more »

Aminata started her career in financial advisory at EY before transitioning into investments in Emerging Markets, especially Africa. Since then, she has worked in different types of organisations (impact investors, investment banking, venture philanthropy) and was involved in both debt and equity transactions across financial services, energy & manufacturing sectors. In her current role, as… Read more »

“I believe that real change starts with understanding the needs of communities and empowering them through education and sustainable skilling. With over 17 years of experience in social development across East Africa, I have had the privilege of working alongside local organizations to design impactful projects that truly make a difference. Currently, I serve as… Read more »

“George is the founder of MIM Finance Company Limited, a fintech firm that provides innovative and accessible financial solutions to individuals and businesses in Africa. He is also the founder of Ethica Resolve CC, a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm, and a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of England and Wales, with a strong background in… Read more »

“With a marine and offshore engineering background dating back to 2001, Tim Wood has spent the last nine years working alongside co-founder and CTO James Diddams to realise to AEL’s mission of making clean river power accessible and economical at scale. Having secured recent commercial traction in Zambia, Tim and James are attending AFSIC seeking… Read more »

“Shay Hamilton is the Chief Executive Officer of Tola Mobile. He has extensive experience in telecommunications, payments and technology, having previously served as Group Chief Technology Officer of Oxygen8, with responsibility for technology operations across multiple international markets. At Tola, Shay leads the company���s strategy, commercial growth and expansion across Africa. He works closely with… Read more »

“Zain Shamim is a senior investment professional focused on direct equity opportunities across emerging markets. He currently leads investments across the infrastructure and energy sectors at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), where he structures and executes complex transactions alongside private investors, strategics, and development institutions. His work spans digital infrastructure, energy, and other… Read more »