Archives: Speakers

Imran Patel 2024 Speaker

Imran is a Director at Verdant Capital where he oversees Verdant’s Francophone Africa business. Imran has over 20 years’ experience as an investment professional and corporate advisor, having started his career at a leading North American investment fund where he helped oversee and actively manage a global portfolio, including its African debt and equity holdings…. Read more »

Husam El Qasem 2024 Speaker

Mr. Husam El Qasem, President of EQ Developments, brings over 23 years of expertise in project development, with a specialized focus on real estate, industrial, and infrastructure developments. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in steering complex projects across the Middle East and Africa, utilizing his deep understanding of regional dynamics to… Read more »

Hossam Abou Moussay 2024 Speaker

Hossam Abou Moussa, Partner at Apis Partners, a private equity and venture investor that backs growth financial services innovators who create transformative impact in their communities. Hossam has over 20 years of professional experience investing in growth markets, dedicating over ten years to the financial services sector. Before joining Apis Partners, Hossam was a Partner… Read more »

Hon. Kenny Morolong 2024 Speaker

Itiseng Kenneth Morolong is a member of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa. He is currently serving as a Deputy Minister in The Presidency having been so appointed on the 06th March 2023; by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa. He was reappointed in the 7th Government on the 30th… Read more »

Hicham Haddouti 2024 Speaker

Hicham is the general partner at Idus Capital, a buyout investment fund that aims to acquire SME companies with succession issue.

Hemraj Ramnial 2024 Speaker

Mr. Hemraj Ramnial, CSK, has over 33 years of professional experience in the Mauritian Manufacturing Industry. He was previously the Director of Esquel Group of Companies, a World leader for Textile and Garments based in Hong Kong. Prior to joining the manufacturing sector, Mr. Ramnial worked in the education and the banking sector. He also… Read more »

Heather Bateman 2024 Speaker

Heather is Director of Investments in DFC’s Office of Small Business and Financial Services, focusing on debt and credit guarantee origination with commercial banks, debt funds, NBFIs, microfinance, and fintech, primarily in the West Africa region. Prior to this role, she worked at a start-up agribusiness fund investing in West Africa and Central Asia, and… Read more »

Hassane Muhieddine 2024 Speaker

Hassane is an experienced senior executive with a background in international banking. He is currently CEO of Axian Group’s Financial Services platform, leading the companies provision of basic banking services and facilitating financial inclusion across the African continent. Hassane also oversees the company’s investment activities in both private equity and venture capital funds through Axian… Read more »

Harry Davies 2024 Speaker

Harry Davies is a Principal at Ceniarth, where he helps lead on organisation-wide strategy, impact management and pipeline origination. Ceniarth is the impact-first, single-family office of Diane Isenberg and focuses on investments that benefit underserved communities globally. We prioritize investments that are catalytic in nature and may require flexibility on risk and return parameters. Prior… Read more »