Business Leader Speakers

Guy Futi 2021 Speaker

Co-Founder , Star Kitchens Group

Guy Futi is an African venture builder. He is the founder of Star Kitchens Group, technology provider catering to the needs of African restaurants and startups. He has worked for…

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Angela Homsi 2021 Speaker

Co-Founder and CEO , Angaza Capital

Angela Homsi is the co-founder and CEO of Angaza Capital, a global funds management firm focusing on sustainability and impact investments. Angela is a big believer in the power of…

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Dan Apungu 2021 Speaker

Vice President- Investment Banking Corporate Financing Solutions , Standard Bank

Dan Apungu is a Vice President within the corporate and investment banking division of Stanbic Bank Kenya (a member of the Standard Bank Group). Prior to assuming his current role,…

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Alain Minyem 2021 Speaker

CEO , ORTHO SERVICES GROUP

Mr. MINYEM Alain, a Cameroonian by Nationality is an international business man. He is the founder and president of ORTHO SERVICES Co.LTD. A company specialized in international public relations and…

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Lexi Novitske 2021 Speaker

Managing Partner , Acuity Ventures

Lexi Novitske is a venture investor driving growth in the companies that form the foundation of sub-Saharan Africa’s robust digital marketplace. After becoming jaded of the New York hedge fund…

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Leslie Labruto 2021 Speaker

Global Head of Energy , Acumen

Leslie Labruto is the Global Head of Energy at Acumen, where she leads Acumen’s $20M Pioneer Energy Investment Initiative (PEII). Leslie is responsible for driving strategy, portfolio construction, and thought…

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Adel Hamaizia 2021 Speaker

Committee-Vice Chairman , Oxford Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Forum

Adel Hamaizia is Committee Vice-Chairman of the Oxford Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Forum (OxGAPS) where he is the Co-Editor of OxGAPS' thematic-quarterly, "Gulf Affairs". Adel is a researcher at…

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Peter Scott 2019 Speaker

Founder and CEO , BURN

BURN Founder and CEO Peter Scott is a globally recognized leader in the clean cookstove industry and has pioneered the design and manufacturing of stove solutions for more than 20…

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Lynda Amadagana 2021 Speaker

Managing Partner , A&P Law Firm

Lynda Amadagana is the Founder and Managing Partner of A&P Law Firm. She is a lawyer admitted in Paris and Cameroon advising investors and sponsors on general business law, corporate…

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Damilola Aloba 2019 Speaker

Partner - Transaction Advisory Services , EY

Damilola is a Partner with EY's Transaction Advisory Services in Nigeria. He has over 18 years experience in investment banking and corporate finance.

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