Mr. John Hansen
Power Africa
Private Sector Engagement Director
Models of Procurement and Financing for Cleantech Energy Projects in Africa
Power Africa
Private Sector Engagement Director
Models of Procurement and Financing for Cleantech Energy Projects in Africa
Mrs Mai Abdelhalim
GE Vernova
President, Africa
Models of Procurement and Financing for Cleantech Energy Projects in Africa
GE Vernova
President, Africa
Models of Procurement and Financing for Cleantech Energy Projects in Africa
Me. Bethany Aquilina Brez
Prosper Africa
Chief of Staff
Models of Procurement and Financing for Cleantech Energy Projects in Africa
Prosper Africa
Chief of Staff
Models of Procurement and Financing for Cleantech Energy Projects in Africa
Ms. Diedra Henry-Spires
Small Business Administration
Senior Advisor
USG and Private Sector Programs to Support Women and Diaspora
Small Business Administration
Senior Advisor
USG and Private Sector Programs to Support Women and Diaspora
Ms Ruta Aidis
U.S. Agency for International Development
Senior Advisor
USG and Private Sector Programs to Support Women and Diaspora
U.S. Agency for International Development
Senior Advisor
USG and Private Sector Programs to Support Women and Diaspora
Mr. Dele Kuti
Standard Bank
Global Head: Energy & Infrastructure
Dele is the Global Head, Energy and Infrastructure for Standard group. He started his career with the Nigerian Subsidiary; StanbicIBTC Bank as the Country Head for the Oil and Gas & Power and Infrastructure sectors. And was subsequently appointed as Nigeria Country Head of Client Coverage for Corporate and Investment Banking.
Prior to this he held positions in Standard Chartered Bank in the Wholesale Banking group, and Citi Bank as a Relationship Manager with experience in Risk management. He is focused on delivering Standard Bank’s financing and advisory expertise in Africa and to clients around the world.
Standard Bank
Global Head: Energy & Infrastructure
Dele is the Global Head, Energy and Infrastructure for Standard group. He started his career with the Nigerian Subsidiary; StanbicIBTC Bank as the Country Head for the Oil and Gas & Power and Infrastructure sectors. And was subsequently appointed as Nigeria Country Head of Client Coverage for Corporate and Investment Banking.
Prior to this he held positions in Standard Chartered Bank in the Wholesale Banking group, and Citi Bank as a Relationship Manager with experience in Risk management. He is focused on delivering Standard Bank’s financing and advisory expertise in Africa and to clients around the world.
Benedetta Audia
International Development, LL
Partner
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
International Development, LL
Partner
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
Dr. Yao Guevera
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Vice President, Africa, U.S.-Africa Business Center
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Vice President, Africa, U.S.-Africa Business Center
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
Ms Laura Akunga
Benchmark Solutions Limited
CEO
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
Benchmark Solutions Limited
CEO
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
Ms. Colleen Pempho Zamba
Malawi Government
Secretary to the President and Cabinet
Scaling Agribusiness Ventures: Opportunities and Challenges in Taking African Agriculture to the Next Level
A seasoned development professional with over thirty-five years of experience, including twenty-five years in Executive/Senior management roles at national and international levels. Skilled in economic policy, strategic planning, and fostering sustainable development. Demonstrated expertise in resource mobilization, analysis, decision-making, and team leadership within multicultural environments.
Education
▪ M Phil. Economic Planning, University of Glasgow, UK
▪ Post Graduate Diploma in Development Policy, University of Glasgow, UK
▪ Bachelor of Social Science (Economics), University of Malawi
Professional Experience (Selected)
1) Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Malawi Government
2) Head, Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) and Chief Advisor to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and International Affairs
3) Country Director a.i., UNDP (Zambia, Nigeria)
4) Economic Advisor and Head, Policy and Strategy, UNDP
5) Country Coordinator for Malawi UN Millennium Project
6) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Malawi Government
7) Principal Secretary, Debt & Aid Management, Ministry of Finance- Malawi Government.
8) Secretary, Cabinet Committee on the Economy
9) Principal Secretary for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance- Malawi Government
10) Comptroller of Statutory Corporations responsible for the State Corporations in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)
Selected Publications & Presentations
Co-authored various reports and publications on economic development, poverty alleviation, and sustainable growth in Nigeria and Malawi.
Malawi Government
Secretary to the President and Cabinet
Scaling Agribusiness Ventures: Opportunities and Challenges in Taking African Agriculture to the Next Level
A seasoned development professional with over thirty-five years of experience, including twenty-five years in Executive/Senior management roles at national and international levels. Skilled in economic policy, strategic planning, and fostering sustainable development. Demonstrated expertise in resource mobilization, analysis, decision-making, and team leadership within multicultural environments.
Education
▪ M Phil. Economic Planning, University of Glasgow, UK
▪ Post Graduate Diploma in Development Policy, University of Glasgow, UK
▪ Bachelor of Social Science (Economics), University of Malawi
Professional Experience (Selected)
1) Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Malawi Government
2) Head, Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) and Chief Advisor to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and International Affairs
3) Country Director a.i., UNDP (Zambia, Nigeria)
4) Economic Advisor and Head, Policy and Strategy, UNDP
5) Country Coordinator for Malawi UN Millennium Project
6) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Malawi Government
7) Principal Secretary, Debt & Aid Management, Ministry of Finance- Malawi Government.
8) Secretary, Cabinet Committee on the Economy
9) Principal Secretary for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance- Malawi Government
10) Comptroller of Statutory Corporations responsible for the State Corporations in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)
Selected Publications & Presentations
Co-authored various reports and publications on economic development, poverty alleviation, and sustainable growth in Nigeria and Malawi.
Mr. Mike Salem
IHS Towers
Group Head of Cyber Security
Data-Driven: Unleashing Africa’s Economic Potential
IHS Towers
Group Head of Cyber Security
Data-Driven: Unleashing Africa’s Economic Potential
