Najwa El Iraki 2026 Speakers

“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 ecosystems, and has worked with and advised fintech startups, investors, financial institutions, and international organizations on business expansion, innovation, and investment opportunities across the continent. She previously played a key role in the development of Casablanca Finance City Authority and contributed to financial center initiatives across Morocco, Rwanda, Mauritius, Kenya, and Nigeria.

Prior to this, Najwa held senior roles at Mazars in London and worked with international investment banks including Lehman Brothers and Nomura. She is a Chartered Accountant and member of leading UK professional institutes, and has been recognized among Africa’s leading business women by several international organizations and publications.”