Business Leader Speakers

Anish Jain 2024 Speaker

Group CEO , ATIF Holdings

Anish is the Group CEO of Equitane. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of more than $4 bn assets across businesses spanning infrastructure, climate solutions, manufacturing, sustainable mining and…

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Anete Garoza 2024 Speaker

Co-founder & Chief Climate Officer , 1MT Foundation

I am a dedicated international climate lawyer driven by a passion for scaling solutions rooted in the three pillars of progress: people, planet, and profit. With a wealth of experience…

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Andrew Young 2024 Speaker

Deputy CEO , HPX Mines

Andrew joined HPX in 2023 to lead the corporate development and finance functions, he is responsible for the Company's strategic and corporate initiatives. Andrew started his career in natural resources…

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Andrew Ritchie 2024 Speaker

CEO & Founder , Agri Frontier Growth Fund

Andrew Ritchie, founder & CEO of Agri Frontier has spent the past 20 years of his career focused on supporting the growth and development of the African agriculture sector. Andrew…

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Andre Ayotte 2024 Speaker

Partner , Modus Africa

Has over 20 years’ experience in fund management and 10 years of driving women economic empowerment; pioneered unit trusts in Kenya and grew the fund to $100 million mostly made…

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Andia Chakava 2024 Speaker

Managing Partner , Afrishela Fund (Promoted by the Graca Machel Trust )

Has over 20 years’ experience in fund management and 10 years of driving women economic empowerment; pioneered unit trusts in Kenya and grew the fund to $100 million mostly made…

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Aminata Meite 2024 Speaker

Senior Investment Officer , responsAbility Investments AG

Aminata started her career in financial advisory at EY before transitioning into investments in Emerging Markets, especially Africa. Since then, she has worked in different types of organisations (development finance…

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Ameya Upadhyay 2024 Speaker

Venture Partner , Flourish Ventures

Ameya Upadhyay, Venture Partner Ameya invests in disruptive organisations creating economic opportunity for people in emerging markets with a focus on Africa. As a venture partner, he is based in…

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Amanda Kabagambe 2024 Speaker

Partner, & Head of East Africa , TLG Capital

Amanda is a Transaction Advisor and Management Consultant with over 14 years’ experience providing cross cutting advisory services to increase access to growth capital, solve business issues, increase productivity, and…

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Alvaro Perezcano 2024 Speaker

Principal , Speedinvest

Alvaro has been part of the Speedinvest Growth Markets practice since inception and for the past 5 years. Having made investment across Africa, Latin America, Middle East, South Asia and…

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