Business Leader Speakers

Jenni Chamberlain 2024 Speaker

Founder and CEO , Altree Capital

Jenni Chamberlain serves as Chief Executive Officer of Altree Capital Ltd. (“Altree Capital”) and Portfolio Manager for the Africa Opportunities Fund SAC Ltd and its segregated portfolio companies, as well…

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Jeffrey Kirk 2024 Speaker

Managing Partner , Appleby (BVI) Limited

Jeffrey Kirk is the managing partner of the Appleby British Virgin Islands office and he leads the BVI office Corporate Practice Group. He advises on public and private M&A, capital…

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Jeanne de Guillebon 2024 Speaker

Regional Manager Africa , BlueOrchard

Jeanne brings over 15 years of expertise in the financial inclusion sector, with a background that includes several years of experience in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South Asia. Her…

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Jason Eisen 2024 Speaker

CoFounder and Board Chair , MARAMOJA Transport

Jason is a serial entrepreneur and DAO builder, speaker, author, and recovering consultant. In 2017 he co-founded UTU Technologies, where he currently serves as CEO, building the trust infrastructure of…

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Jasandra Nyker 2024 Speaker

Managing Partner , Saja Climate Partners

Jassandra Nyker is a distinguished investment executive with over two decades of experience in private equity, venture capital, and CleanTech investments. She has managed and deployed over $1 billion in…

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Jarryd Gillmer 2024 Speaker

Group CEO , Everest Wealth

Experienced Investment Specialist and Certified Financial Planner (Professional). Currently utilisng knowledge, skills and experience as a Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry.…

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Janice Johnston 2024 Speaker

CEO , Edge Growth Ventures

Janice Johnston (B.Bus.Sci, H.DipTax, CFA) CEO: Edge Growth Ventures Janice has a deep and diverse investment background, spanning over 20 years with highly regarded financial institutions in South Africa and…

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Jane Niedra 2024 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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James Orehmie Monday 2024 Speaker

Group CEO , Africa Infrastructure Fund

James is a structural engineer by training, has worked globally with significant professional residency stints in Banjul, London, Washington DC, Bangkok and Dubai. Throughout his professional career spanning 33 years,…

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James Njau 2024 Speaker

Credit Manager , GDC Sacco Ltd

James is a seasoned Credit Manager with over 14 years experience in handling huge projects, MSME, and Agricultural based loans specifically dairy based loans.Passionate about climate finance and interested in…

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