Business Leader Speakers

Jonathan Berman 2022 speaker

Managing Director , Autonomi Capital

Jonathan Berman has over 30 years' experience of banking and investment in emerging markets, particularly Africa and Asia, and of the energy, infrastructure and resources sectors. He has been head…

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Rob Stangroom 2022 speaker

CEO , AfricanFinancials.com

Rob Stangroom is a Chartered Accountant with 25 years sub-Saharan capital markets advisory experience (specialising in IPOs) and 14 years experience in digital corporate communications, with a specia focus on…

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Ruby Swigelaar 2022 speaker

Head of the Agribusiness Investment Promotion unit , Wesgro

Head: Wesgro Agribusiness Investment Promotion Unit Academic Qualifications: • Bcom – Economics - University of Cape Town • Wine Business Management – Graduate School of Business - University of Cape…

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Patrick Ball 2022 speaker

Director , Verdant Capital

Prior to joining Verdant Capital, Patrick Ball has 20+ years’ experience in investment management in both global investment banking, private equity as well as impact investing and consulting. Patrick Ball…

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Ollen Machimbirike 2022 speaker

Senior Associate , Verdant Capital

Ollen Machimbirike joined Verdant Capital as an Analyst in 2014. He has exceptional experience in the Inclusive Financial Institutions Sector. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University…

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Saadiya Aliyu 2022 speaker

CEO , Urban Shelter Nigeria

Saadiya Aliyu is the Managing Director/CEO Urban Shelter Ltd – Saadiya Aliyu is an executive management professional, who is results focused, driven and dynamic with over 15 years of progressive…

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Ntoudi Mouyelo 2022 speaker

Chief Investment Officer , Rwanda Finance

Ntoudi Mouyelo brings a solid international banking and finance experience to Rwanda Finance Limited having worked as a senior executive in various international financial centres in Europe and Asia over…

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Dr. Amos Gyau 2022 speaker

Regional Manager, West and Central Africa , Partnerships for Forests

Dr. Amos Gyau is the Regional Manager for Partenships for Forests, West and Central Africa region and leads the management of the regional team, implementation of the programme’s regional strategy,…

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Feker Tadesse 2022 speaker

Regional Programme Manager , Partnerships for Forests

Feker Tadesse is the Regional Programme Manager at Partnerships for Forests. Feker manages the East Africa portfolio across 5 countries. She has over 10 years of experience in sustainable land…

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