Archives: Speakers

Youcef Ghoula 2023 Speaker

“Strategic executive with a demonstrated history of delivering business growth and transformation. Strength-based innovative leadership. Strong banking and financial background. 18 years of experience within BNP Paribas Algeria and one of its founders. Actually agreed by the Central Bank as a Deputy CEO of the bank. Certified as a financial markets professional by the AMF,… Read more »

Yaw Peprah 2023 Speaker

Yaw was born in Ghana, raised in South Africa. He qualified as a chartered accountant at PwC. After qualifying he joined the investment team of a South African quasi DFI called the National Empowerment Fund. After a few years in that role he joined the new business and investment banking solutions team of Standard Bank’s… Read more »

Yaw Attua-Afari 2023 Speaker

“Yaw is an investor and entrepreneur whose worldview has been shaped by his extensive finance and investing experience in both North America and Africa. W ith a successful career in investment banking and private equity, Yaw has demonstrated a remarkable track record in structuring and investing capital across diverse industries and financing structures.”

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 »