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Dra. Ana Santos
INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES ANGOLA, SA
Legal Counsel
Born in Lisbon, grew up in Portugal, England, Macau before returning to Portugal and graduating from there in Law. Spent more than 20 years as a in-house counsel Banking sector in Europe. The financial crisis and personal circumstances led to Africa and later to Telecommunications industry as legal counsel and Board Member of Internet Technologies Angola and Paratus Holdings. Has also lectured In Portugal and Angola at the Law Faculties. In 2022 decided to go back to school to take a LLM in Digital Economy. Extremely exciting to read courses on digital age and study with new generation of lawyers.
INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES ANGOLA, SA
Legal Counsel
Born in Lisbon, grew up in Portugal, England, Macau before returning to Portugal and graduating from there in Law. Spent more than 20 years as a in-house counsel Banking sector in Europe. The financial crisis and personal circumstances led to Africa and later to Telecommunications industry as legal counsel and Board Member of Internet Technologies Angola and Paratus Holdings. Has also lectured In Portugal and Angola at the Law Faculties. In 2022 decided to go back to school to take a LLM in Digital Economy. Extremely exciting to read courses on digital age and study with new generation of lawyers.
Mr Pedro Santos
Omatapalo
Chairman & CEO
Pedro Vieira dos Santos is an accomplished finance and business executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience across Africa and Central Europe. For the past two years, he has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omatapalo Group, where he leads the strategic direction and global operations of the organization. Pedro’s extensive international experience includes executive positions in Angola, Portugal, and the Central Europe, with a track record in financial management, international project governance, and organizational leadership. He holds an Executive MBA, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a degree in Accounting and Administration.
Omatapalo
Chairman & CEO
Pedro Vieira dos Santos is an accomplished finance and business executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience across Africa and Central Europe. For the past two years, he has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omatapalo Group, where he leads the strategic direction and global operations of the organization. Pedro’s extensive international experience includes executive positions in Angola, Portugal, and the Central Europe, with a track record in financial management, international project governance, and organizational leadership. He holds an Executive MBA, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a degree in Accounting and Administration.
Mr. Joseph Sany
United States Institute of Peace
Vice President
With over 25 years of experience bridging civil society, government,
businesses, and international organizations, Dr. Sany has dedicated
his career to promoting peace, development, and human-centered
security in Africa. His expertise encompasses Africa's political,
development, and security challenges, facilitating innovative
peacebuilding strategies and system-strengthening projects in Africa.
As the inaugural Vice President of the Africa Center at the U.S.
Institute of Peace, he leads Security and peacebuilding initiatives
across Sub-Saharan Africa. A recognized thought leader, he has
published works on peacekeeping, geopolitics and security in Africa.
United States Institute of Peace
Vice President
With over 25 years of experience bridging civil society, government,
businesses, and international organizations, Dr. Sany has dedicated
his career to promoting peace, development, and human-centered
security in Africa. His expertise encompasses Africa's political,
development, and security challenges, facilitating innovative
peacebuilding strategies and system-strengthening projects in Africa.
As the inaugural Vice President of the Africa Center at the U.S.
Institute of Peace, he leads Security and peacebuilding initiatives
across Sub-Saharan Africa. A recognized thought leader, he has
published works on peacekeeping, geopolitics and security in Africa.
Mr. Witney Schneidman
Schneidman & Associates
CEO
Witney Schneidman is CEO of Schneidman & Associates, a CCA Board Member, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and a Senior Advisor to the Alistair Group. Over his four decades of experience in Africa, he has worked on projects in more than 30 countries. He has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and was the Chair of the Africa Practice at Covington & Burling. He has written widely on African issues and aired his views on CBS News, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
Schneidman & Associates
CEO
Witney Schneidman is CEO of Schneidman & Associates, a CCA Board Member, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and a Senior Advisor to the Alistair Group. Over his four decades of experience in Africa, he has worked on projects in more than 30 countries. He has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and was the Chair of the Africa Practice at Covington & Burling. He has written widely on African issues and aired his views on CBS News, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
Ms. Elizabeth Schwarze
Chevron
Vice President, Exploration
Liz Schwarze is vice president of Global Exploration based in Houston, Texas, a role she assumed in April 2018. In this role, she is responsible for Chevron’s worldwide exploration program and chairs the company’s Global Exploration Leadership Team.
Previously, Schwarze was general manager of Exploration for Chevron Africa and Latin America Exploration and Production Company in Houston overseeing exploration for this region and held a similar role as general manager of Exploration for Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Company, based in Singapore.
Chevron
Vice President, Exploration
Liz Schwarze is vice president of Global Exploration based in Houston, Texas, a role she assumed in April 2018. In this role, she is responsible for Chevron’s worldwide exploration program and chairs the company’s Global Exploration Leadership Team.
Previously, Schwarze was general manager of Exploration for Chevron Africa and Latin America Exploration and Production Company in Houston overseeing exploration for this region and held a similar role as general manager of Exploration for Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Company, based in Singapore.
Ms Jeannine Scott
Omatapalo, Inc
Country Manager, USA
Jeannine Scott is the U.S. Country Manager for Omatapalo, Inc., a subsidiary of Omatapalo, a multinational EPC with operations in Africa and Europe. Her previous tenures include: President, U.S.–Angola Chamber of Commerce; Senior VP, Africare; Advisor/Alternate U.S. Executive Director at the African Development Bank Group, and earlier economic development postings. She is a Sr. Nonresident Fellow at The Atlantic Council and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. Scott holds an A.B. degree from Vassar College in Political Science and Africana Studies and a M.A. in International Relations from Yale University.
Omatapalo, Inc
Country Manager, USA
Jeannine Scott is the U.S. Country Manager for Omatapalo, Inc., a subsidiary of Omatapalo, a multinational EPC with operations in Africa and Europe. Her previous tenures include: President, U.S.–Angola Chamber of Commerce; Senior VP, Africare; Advisor/Alternate U.S. Executive Director at the African Development Bank Group, and earlier economic development postings. She is a Sr. Nonresident Fellow at The Atlantic Council and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. Scott holds an A.B. degree from Vassar College in Political Science and Africana Studies and a M.A. in International Relations from Yale University.
Mr. Erasmus Iiyambo Shivolo
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Deputy Executive Director
Erasmus I. Shivolo, Deputy Executive Director, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Namibia
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Deputy Executive Director
Erasmus I. Shivolo, Deputy Executive Director, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Namibia
Mr. Erasmus Iiyambo Shivolo
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Deputy Executive Director
Erasmus I. Shivolo, Deputy Executive Director, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Namibia
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Deputy Executive Director
Erasmus I. Shivolo, Deputy Executive Director, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Namibia
Ms Tania Silva
Angola ALNG Marketing Ltd
CEO
Tania Silva leads Angola LNG Marketing Ltd managing global LNG and Liquids sales and LNG shipping operations. She began her energy sector career in strategy and business development at Sonangol Gás e Energias Revovaveis ER, a subsidiary of Sonangol. With over 18 years in the industry, she has held progressive leadership roles across Sonangol and ALM, including Planning, HES, Communications, and Marketing. Tania also partook in the Terminal Oceânico da Barra do Dande project and spearheaded Sonangol’s rebranding project. Tania holds degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Business Management, plus a postgraduate in Global Business from University of Oxford
Angola ALNG Marketing Ltd
CEO
Tania Silva leads Angola LNG Marketing Ltd managing global LNG and Liquids sales and LNG shipping operations. She began her energy sector career in strategy and business development at Sonangol Gás e Energias Revovaveis ER, a subsidiary of Sonangol. With over 18 years in the industry, she has held progressive leadership roles across Sonangol and ALM, including Planning, HES, Communications, and Marketing. Tania also partook in the Terminal Oceânico da Barra do Dande project and spearheaded Sonangol’s rebranding project. Tania holds degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Business Management, plus a postgraduate in Global Business from University of Oxford
Sra Vera Sousa
Ministério das Finanças
Ministra
Vera Daves de Sousa, born in Luanda, is an economist and Angola’s Minister of Finance since 2019, reappointed after the 2022 elections. She graduated in Economics from the Catholic University of Angola and previously served as Secretary of State for Finance, and President of the Capital Markets Commission. She co-authored a book on Public Finance, taught at the Catholic University, and participated as a jury member for the Sirius Awards. In 2022, she completed the ODDO BHF Female Leadership Master-Class and was named African Finance Minister of the Year by African Banker magazine. Vera is married and has two children.
Ministério das Finanças
Ministra
Vera Daves de Sousa, born in Luanda, is an economist and Angola’s Minister of Finance since 2019, reappointed after the 2022 elections. She graduated in Economics from the Catholic University of Angola and previously served as Secretary of State for Finance, and President of the Capital Markets Commission. She co-authored a book on Public Finance, taught at the Catholic University, and participated as a jury member for the Sirius Awards. In 2022, she completed the ODDO BHF Female Leadership Master-Class and was named African Finance Minister of the Year by African Banker magazine. Vera is married and has two children.
Mr. Paul Sullivan
Acrow Bridge
President - International Business
Paul Sullivan, Acrow’s President – International Business, has enjoyed a long career working in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, focusing over the past two decades on bridge infrastructure projects. Sullivan serves on the Board of Directors of the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in Washington D.C., as well as on the Board of Princeton in Africa (PiAF). Mr. Sullivan is also the Vice Chair of the United States Trade Representative's Trade Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA), and has served as a member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Acrow Bridge
President - International Business
Paul Sullivan, Acrow’s President – International Business, has enjoyed a long career working in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, focusing over the past two decades on bridge infrastructure projects. Sullivan serves on the Board of Directors of the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in Washington D.C., as well as on the Board of Princeton in Africa (PiAF). Mr. Sullivan is also the Vice Chair of the United States Trade Representative's Trade Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA), and has served as a member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Mr. Admassu Tadesse
TDB Group
Group President and Managing Director
Admassu Tadesse is President and Managing Director of the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group. Since 2022, he has led its expansion into new markets, growing assets to USD 10 billion and doubling its investor base. Previously, he led PTA Bank’s transformation into TDB and was Executive VP at the Development Bank of Southern Africa. Recognized with multiple awards, including African Banker of the Year in 2019 and 2024, he serves on several boards across Africa, Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Tadesse is an alumnus of the LSE, Western University, Wits Business School, and Harvard Business School.
TDB Group
Group President and Managing Director
Admassu Tadesse is President and Managing Director of the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group. Since 2022, he has led its expansion into new markets, growing assets to USD 10 billion and doubling its investor base. Previously, he led PTA Bank’s transformation into TDB and was Executive VP at the Development Bank of Southern Africa. Recognized with multiple awards, including African Banker of the Year in 2019 and 2024, he serves on several boards across Africa, Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Tadesse is an alumnus of the LSE, Western University, Wits Business School, and Harvard Business School.
MR. SIDI TAH
ARAB BANK FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
PRESIDENT
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah is a distinguished Mauritanian financier and economist.From 2015 until June 30, 2025, Dr. Tah served as President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
ARAB BANK FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
PRESIDENT
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah is a distinguished Mauritanian financier and economist.From 2015 until June 30, 2025, Dr. Tah served as President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
Mr. Haim Taib
Menomadin and Mitrelli Group
Founder and President
Haim Taib, founder and president of Mitrelli and Menomadin Group, is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with 30+ years’ experience in Africa. He has led numerous infrastructure projects, enhancing quality of life and economic growth. At Mitrelli, he has overseen 100+ national-scale projects in Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Mozambique, across sectors such as urbanization, water and food security, energy, education, healthcare, and technology. He also leads Menomadin Group, driving global value through strategic investments in real estate, capital markets, and startups, aligned with ESG principles and the UN SDGs, delivering impactful projects across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
Menomadin and Mitrelli Group
Founder and President
Haim Taib, founder and president of Mitrelli and Menomadin Group, is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with 30+ years’ experience in Africa. He has led numerous infrastructure projects, enhancing quality of life and economic growth. At Mitrelli, he has overseen 100+ national-scale projects in Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Mozambique, across sectors such as urbanization, water and food security, energy, education, healthcare, and technology. He also leads Menomadin Group, driving global value through strategic investments in real estate, capital markets, and startups, aligned with ESG principles and the UN SDGs, delivering impactful projects across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.