Speaker Group: Business Leader

Dr. Kirstin Johnson 2023 Speaker

Kirstin Johnson is an anthropologist, international development professional and conservationist with a particular interest in conservation in Kenya and the East Africa region. Her career began at the Wildlife Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge, followed by anthropological studies in London and Oxford, including M.Sc. research on the interface between communities and wildlife in the Budongo… Read more »

Dr. Christoph Zipfel 2023 Speaker

Currently McKinsey Team Lead for a regional FCDO funded programme to drive inclusive economic transformation in Africa by attracting FDI and creating jobs in the manufacturing sector. 11 years with McKinsey in Europe and East Africa, 10 years with the German Development Cooperation in Africa and Germany focusing on private sector development and sustainable development.

Dorien Mulder 2023 Speaker

With a background in healthcare provision, management consultancy, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare infrastructure development, Dorien joined Medical Credit Fund (MCF)/PharmAccess team in 2010. She currently serves as the Investment Director. Dorien is no stranger to public speaking, having been invited to share her insights at various conferences, including the Geneva Health Forum just last year. Working… Read more »

Dominic McVey 2023 Speaker

“ROFFESOR OF PRACTICE – BUSINESS ETHICS, INVESTMENT & ENTREPENEURSHIP | THE UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY ST DAVID (UWTSD) | 2022 – ONGOING UWTSD Royal Charter is the oldest in Wales and England after the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. In 2011 HRH the Prince of Wales became its Royal Patron. UWTSD delivers clear, tangible benefits… Read more »

Dia Martin 2023 Speaker

“Ms. Dia Martin, CFA is a Managing Director on the Social Enterprise Finance team at the DFC where she originates debt financings across multiple emerging markets. She also leads the Portfolio for Impact & Innovation program, which is focused on financing scalable, earlier stage projects that are highly developmental. Through this program, DFC has provided… Read more »

Denesh Srishanker 2023 Speaker

Denesh is currently serving as Group Head, Credit Enhancement Facilities for the Private Infrastructure Development Group with a mandate to create and invest in new Credit Enhancement Facilities across Africa and Asia. Has over 17 years of experience in credit, derivatives, structured,project and corporate financing, fundraising and syndication, all primarily in emerging markets with institutions… Read more »

Deji Adebusoye 2023 Speaker

Deji is a Principal at Sahel Capital, a food and agriculture-focused private investment firm in sub-Sahara Africa. Sahel Capital manages two funds – Fund for Agriculture Financing in Nigeria (FAFIN), and Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA). Deji co-leads SEFAA and provides portfolio management support to FAFIN’s portfolios. He recently led FAFIN’s exit… Read more »

Dedrey Serret 2023 Speaker

“Ms. Dedrey Serret is currently the Director of Insurance, Gambling and Pension Supervision with the Financial Services Authority (FSA). She holds a Bachelor Degree in International Business with Honours (BSc) from the University of London and a Diploma from the Chartered Insurance Institute.”