2025 Speaker Speakers

Jean-Philippe Aithnard 2025 Speaker

Deputy Chief Executive Officer , BOAD Titrisation

"Deputy Chief Executive Officer of BOAD TITRISATION, Mr. Jean-Philippe AITHNARD has more than 25 years of experience in the field of finance. He began his career in 1997 in a…

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Jean Marie Kananura 2025 Speaker

Chief Investment Officer , Kigali International Financial Center

"Jean-Marie KANANURA is the Chief Investment Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.…

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Jean Felix Nkundimana 2025 Speaker

Chief Executive Officer , Jali Finance Ltd

"Felix Nkundimana is a finance expert and entrepreneur with extensive experience in financial advisory, taxation, accounting, and auditing. He has held high-level financial roles, advising financial institutions, microfinance organizations, and…

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Jane Niedra 2025 Speaker

Investment Director Financial Inclusion , Swedfund International

Jane Niedra heads the Financial Inclusion sector at Swedfund, the Swedish Development Finance Institution. She leads a team that invests and manages a portfolio of direct investments into financial institutions…

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Jamille Jinnah 2025 Speaker

Chairman , CBZ Red Sphere Microfinance

"Jamille has been based in Southern Africa for the last 15 years. He is currently Chairman of a Southern African microfinance bank and an Adviser on activities in emerging markets…

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Jackline Okeyo 2025 Speaker

Founder , Mzansi Clean Energy Capital

"Jackline is the founder and CEO of Mzansi Clean Energy Capital, an emerging fund partnering with affordable housing landlords to catalyse investment in utilities infrastructure projects targeted at low-to moderate-income…

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Iveta Tancheva-Nikolova 2025 Speaker

Fund Director , Finance in Motion

A senior professional in sustainable finance and impact investing, with extensive experience driving innovative solutions in emerging markets. As a leader at Finance in Motion, she focuses on designing and…

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Ismael Cisse 2025 Speaker

PDG , Infinity Africa Group

"Ismaël Adam Cissé is an Ivorian-French-Canadian entrepreneur and investment banker, recognized for his contribution to transforming the African financial sector. From 2014 to 2024, he served as CEO of Sirius…

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Isaac Salako 2025 Speaker

Co-founder & CEO , EcoGrid

Isaac is a seasoned professional with over 7 years of experience across the corporate, financial services, and tech consulting industries, bringing strong expertise in financial planning, risk assessment, and strategic…

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Innocent Hlongwane 2025 Speaker

General Manager Investment Promotion , TIKZN

An adaptable, enthusiastic, conscientious, and self motivated individual with experience in Investment Promotion & Project Management. In-depth knowledge of the resource sectors such mining, agriculture, chemicals & Pharmaceuticals. His Masters…

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