2025 Speaker Speakers

Onyinye Okafor 2025 Speaker

Partner , Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

"Onyinye Okafor is a partner in the firm’s Banking & Finance and Corporate Advisory departments. Her specialisations include corporate and project finance, debt restructuring, structured finance, trade finance, fintech, debt…

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Omolayo Nkem Oyudo 2025 Speaker

Director of Programs and Operations , African Diaspora Network

"Omolayo Nkem Oyudo is a strategist and international development professional with deep expertise in diaspora engagement, investment, and entrepreneurship. As Director of Programs and Operations at the African Diaspora Network…

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Omar Daair 2025 Speaker

Director for East, Central and Southern Africa , Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

"Omar Daair joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2002 and is currently its Africa Director. Prior to assuming this role, he was the British High Commissioner to Rwanda…

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Olufunmi Adepoju 2025 Speaker

Managing Partner , PearlBridge Capital Managers Ltd

Mrs. Funmi Adepoju is a distinguished entrepreneurship expert, finance professional, and chartered accountant with over 25 years of experience spanning multiple sectors, including banking, economic research, risk management, and credit…

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Ollen Machimbirike 2025 Speaker

Senior Vice President , Verdant Capital Limited

"Ollen Machimbirike is a Vice President working in Verdant Capital’s investment management division. He joined the Verdant Capital in 2014. He has exceptional experience completing investments in inclusive financial institutions…

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Olivier Deiters 2025 Speaker

Regional Head for Africa & the Middle East , Developing World Markets (DWM)

"Olivier brings over two decades of international financial services experience, with more than ten years specifically dedicated to the impact investing sector. Prior to joining DWM, he successfully led the…

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Olivia Johnson 2025 Speaker

Director of Analytics and Business Intelligence , Lendable

"Olivia Johnson is the Director of Analytics and Business Intelligence at Lendable, bringing over a decade of data expertise across the fields of consulting, FinTech, and investments. She leads Lendable's…

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Oliver Cashin 2025 Speaker

Director , Pan African Capital Group

"Oliver joined Pan African Capital Group, LLC in 2020 and brings a wealth of experience in renewables, energy and financial services across the continent. Oliver manages Strategic Initiatives for PACG,…

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Olasunkanmi Owoyemi 2025 Speaker

Managing Director , Sunbeth Global Concept Limited

"Olasunkanmi Owoyemi is a visionary entrepreneur and business leader who has been instrumental in transforming Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited (SGCL) into a globally recognized force within the agricultural export industry.…

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Oladayo Williams 2025 Speaker

Managing Director , Tetracore Energy Group

"Oladayo Williams is a commercial lawyer and business development strategist with over 15 years of experience leading high-value energy transactions across Nigeria’s oil, gas, and power sectors. Currently he serves…

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