Business Leader Speakers

Jonty Rawlins 2023 Speaker

Head of Sustainability , Platcorp Group

"Jonty is a sustainability and international development specialist, experienced in strategy consulting, applied and academic research, project management and technical advisory services. He is passionate about sustainable development and solving…

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Jonathan Berman 2023 Speaker

Managing Director , Autonomi Capital

Jonathan has 35 years' experience in financing the energy, infrastructure and resources sectors in Africa and other emerging markets. He has headed Barclays' African investment bank and Deutsche Bank's Johannesburg…

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John Felicite 2023 Speaker

Director Africa , Ocorian

"Having started his career at Robert Flemings in equity research, John has over 25 years' industry experience. During this time he has had a long career in portfolio management at…

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Jimmy Ranamane 2023 Speaker

General Manager: Global Markets , Brand South Africa

"Jimmy Ranamane, General Manager: Global Markets: Global Markets at Brand South Africa I am a seasoned marketing, communications, and partnership specialist with solid experienced in creating and implementing specific business…

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Jessica Stephens 2023 Speaker

Director of Business Development , Persistent Energy

Jessica is the Director of Business Development at Persistent. She is an entrepreneur, renewable energy and off-grid policy expert with more than 15 years of experience working across Africa, establishing…

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Jeanne De Guillebon 2023 Speaker

Senior Investment Officer , BlueOrchard Finance Ltd.

Jeanne has more than 15 years experience in the microfinance sectors and was previously working for Triple Jump and Grameen Credit Agricole among others. She has regional experience in Africa,…

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Jean-Eric Matunga 2023 Speaker

Head of Financial Institutions , Bank One Limited

"Jean-Eric Matunga is a Pan-African banker working at the Mauritius based Bank One Limited where he holds the global responsibility for the execution and delivery of Financial Institutions and Sovereigns…

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Jean Marie Kananura 2023 Speaker

Chief Investment Officer , Rwanda Finance Limited

"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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Jane Niedra 2023 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 Mwangi 2023 Speaker

Founder , Africa Climate Ventures

James has dedicated his career to advancing dignified livelihoods and inclusive economies, especially for Sub-Saharan Africans. He has helped effect change through his uncanny ability to shape powerful narratives and…

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