H.E. Dr. David Moinina Sengeh
Republic of Sierra Leone
Chief Minister
Critical Minerals – The Crucial Components
Republic of Sierra Leone
Chief Minister
Critical Minerals – The Crucial Components
Hon. Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo
United Republic of Tanzania
Minister, President's Office Planning and Investment
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
United Republic of Tanzania
Minister, President's Office Planning and Investment
Africa Investment Opportunity Types, Processes and Framework
H.E. Senator H.E. Kashim Shettima GCON
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Vice President
From Food Insecurity to Thriving Agribusinesses: The Case for a U.S. - Africa Strategic Agribusiness Partnership
Navigating Africa's Energy Future
Invest in Nigeria
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
(Born 2 September 1966) is a Nigerian politician who is the 15th and current vice president of Nigeria. He previously served as senator for Borno Central from 2019 to 2023, and as the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019.
Born in Maiduguri in 1966, Shettima graduated from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Ibadan. He was a former businessman and banker, eventually rising to hold several high-ranking executive positions at banks. By the mid-2000s, Shettima was the manager of Zenith Bank's Maiduguri branch before leaving the position to enter the state cabinet of Governor Ali Modu Sheriff in 2007.
After four years in the cabinet, he was elected governor in 2011 and re-elected. H.E. Kashim Shettima left office in 2019 and was elected to the Senate. Despite being renominated for Senate in 2023, he withdrew from the nomination to become the Vice-Presidential candidate.
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Vice President
From Food Insecurity to Thriving Agribusinesses: The Case for a U.S. - Africa Strategic Agribusiness Partnership
Navigating Africa's Energy Future
Invest in Nigeria
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
(Born 2 September 1966) is a Nigerian politician who is the 15th and current vice president of Nigeria. He previously served as senator for Borno Central from 2019 to 2023, and as the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019.
Born in Maiduguri in 1966, Shettima graduated from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Ibadan. He was a former businessman and banker, eventually rising to hold several high-ranking executive positions at banks. By the mid-2000s, Shettima was the manager of Zenith Bank's Maiduguri branch before leaving the position to enter the state cabinet of Governor Ali Modu Sheriff in 2007.
After four years in the cabinet, he was elected governor in 2011 and re-elected. H.E. Kashim Shettima left office in 2019 and was elected to the Senate. Despite being renominated for Senate in 2023, he withdrew from the nomination to become the Vice-Presidential candidate.
Mr. Eren Kelekci
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Chief Investment Officer,Food and Agriculture,Textile and Forestry
Scaling Agribusiness Ventures: Opportunities and Challenges in Taking African Agriculture to the Next Level
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Chief Investment Officer,Food and Agriculture,Textile and Forestry
Scaling Agribusiness Ventures: Opportunities and Challenges in Taking African Agriculture to the Next Level
Mr Dale Petroskey
Dallas Regional Chamber
President & CEO
Cities – Delivering Now to and For the People of the Future
Dale A. Petroskey is President and CEO at the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), which has been recognized as National Chamber of the Year. Petroskey, who assumed the position on April 1, 2014, works with the Board, staff, and more than 700 member companies to increase economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life for all throughout the region. The DRC focuses on economic development initiatives, improving education at all levels, setting public policy direction designed to maintain a pro-business, pro-growth climate in North Texas, and the opportunity gaps which exist in the region.
Mr. Petroskey brings to the DRC a strong background in public policy, strategic communications, and nonprofit management, having held leadership positions in all three sectors – public, private, and nonprofit – for more than 35 years.
Dallas Regional Chamber
President & CEO
Cities – Delivering Now to and For the People of the Future
Dale A. Petroskey is President and CEO at the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), which has been recognized as National Chamber of the Year. Petroskey, who assumed the position on April 1, 2014, works with the Board, staff, and more than 700 member companies to increase economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life for all throughout the region. The DRC focuses on economic development initiatives, improving education at all levels, setting public policy direction designed to maintain a pro-business, pro-growth climate in North Texas, and the opportunity gaps which exist in the region.
Mr. Petroskey brings to the DRC a strong background in public policy, strategic communications, and nonprofit management, having held leadership positions in all three sectors – public, private, and nonprofit – for more than 35 years.
Mrs. Karyn Harrington
Africa Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company
VP, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Catalyst for Impactful U.S. - Africa Trade Investment and Business
Karyn Harrington is currently Vice President for Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability for The Coca-Cola Company's Africa operating unit.
A 21-year Coca-Cola veteran and past Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation scholarship recipient, Karyn has worked in many roles across communications, media relations, government affairs, and sustainability. She most recently served as Global Vice President, Internal and Leadership Communications.
Before Coke, Karyn was a reporter for NBC-TV affiliates in Missouri (KOMU) and Michigan (WILX), where she drove multimedia reporting across TV, radio, newspaper and web platforms.
In 2023, Karyn graduated with a Master of Liberal Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University and she also was named to the National Honor Society. She graduated with honors from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and earned dual MBA degrees from the Cornell University S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management in New York as well as the Queen’s University Smith School of Business in Canada.
Africa Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company
VP, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Catalyst for Impactful U.S. - Africa Trade Investment and Business
Karyn Harrington is currently Vice President for Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability for The Coca-Cola Company's Africa operating unit.
A 21-year Coca-Cola veteran and past Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation scholarship recipient, Karyn has worked in many roles across communications, media relations, government affairs, and sustainability. She most recently served as Global Vice President, Internal and Leadership Communications.
Before Coke, Karyn was a reporter for NBC-TV affiliates in Missouri (KOMU) and Michigan (WILX), where she drove multimedia reporting across TV, radio, newspaper and web platforms.
In 2023, Karyn graduated with a Master of Liberal Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University and she also was named to the National Honor Society. She graduated with honors from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and earned dual MBA degrees from the Cornell University S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management in New York as well as the Queen’s University Smith School of Business in Canada.
Ms Nangula Uaandja
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
Chairperson and Chief Execuitve Officer
Manufacturing in Africa
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
Chairperson and Chief Execuitve Officer
Manufacturing in Africa
Mr. Deepanjan Roy
Chi Pharmaceuticals
CEO
Manufacturing in Africa
Roy Deepanjan has been an Executive Director at the TGI Group since September 2021. In his current capacity he leads the Distribution, Seasoning and Pharmaceutical businesses.
Prior to joining the TGI Group, he was the Vice President, CHI Franchise, at The Coca Cola Company’s Africa Operating Unit.
Roy was also the Managing Director of CHI Ltd - the largest Still Beverage and Value-Added Dairy player in West Africa. He has worked for over 24 years in the foods, beverage and dairy sectors in West Africa and is experienced in creating and managing consumer product businesses in emerging markets.
Chi Pharmaceuticals
CEO
Manufacturing in Africa
Roy Deepanjan has been an Executive Director at the TGI Group since September 2021. In his current capacity he leads the Distribution, Seasoning and Pharmaceutical businesses.
Prior to joining the TGI Group, he was the Vice President, CHI Franchise, at The Coca Cola Company’s Africa Operating Unit.
Roy was also the Managing Director of CHI Ltd - the largest Still Beverage and Value-Added Dairy player in West Africa. He has worked for over 24 years in the foods, beverage and dairy sectors in West Africa and is experienced in creating and managing consumer product businesses in emerging markets.
Ms. Efe Braimah
CrossBoundary
Managine Director, Head of Nigeria Advisory
Efe is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary, where she leads Nigeria Advisory, Gender Lens Investing and is a member of the Group Council. At CrossBoundary, she has unlocked $100M+ for businesses in West Africa leveraging innovative financing mechanism. Efe is also the Executive Director at Kuramo Foundation for Sustainable Development, a non-profit providing technical assistance to increase access to finance for African female fund managers. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Efe worked for Boston Consulting Group as a management consultant. She started her career at Citibank in Financial Institutions Analytics. Efe has a first-class bachelor and master’s degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London.
CrossBoundary
Managine Director, Head of Nigeria Advisory
Efe is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary, where she leads Nigeria Advisory, Gender Lens Investing and is a member of the Group Council. At CrossBoundary, she has unlocked $100M+ for businesses in West Africa leveraging innovative financing mechanism. Efe is also the Executive Director at Kuramo Foundation for Sustainable Development, a non-profit providing technical assistance to increase access to finance for African female fund managers. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Efe worked for Boston Consulting Group as a management consultant. She started her career at Citibank in Financial Institutions Analytics. Efe has a first-class bachelor and master’s degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London.
Dr. Jeffrey Sturchio
Corporate Council on Africa
Board member
High-Level Dialogue - Strengthening Health Systems in Africa
Corporate Council on Africa
Board member
High-Level Dialogue - Strengthening Health Systems in Africa
H.E. Baboucarr Bouy
Republic of The Gambia
Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery
Cities – Delivering Now to and For the People of the Future
Republic of The Gambia
Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery
Cities – Delivering Now to and For the People of the Future
MR Hon. Ricardo Viegaa D'abreu
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF ANGOLA
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
Special Economic Zones: Linking Africa to Regional and Global Supply Chains
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF ANGOLA
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
Special Economic Zones: Linking Africa to Regional and Global Supply Chains