Archives: Speakers

Hannah Gilkes 2024 Speaker

Hannah leads operations at Admaius Capital Partners. Hannah joined Admaius from the Risk Advisory Group where she headed the Africa integrity and compliance consulting practice. In this capacity she also sat on the firm’s global leadership team and was a member of the Executive Board. Prior to this, Hannah led Africa investigations at FTI Consulting… Read more »

Hangwi Muambadzi 2024 Speaker

Hangwi Muambadzi is the Head of Africa at CommerzVentures, a specialist growth-stage fintech venture capital fund. As a tech investor and strategic advisor, she has built a career that connects investment, innovation and technology, with significant experience across the African continent. Hangwi sits on several boards spanning across private equity, fintech, and agriculture across South… Read more »

Hana Tehelku 2024 Speaker

Hana Tehelku, the newly appointed Director General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), is a distinguished legal professional known for her tenacity and integrity. Before stepping into her role at ECMA, Ms. Hana built a formidable reputation as a tough and dedicated prosecutor. Her career has been marked by an unwavering commitment to justice,… Read more »

Habib El Magrissy 2024 Speaker

Habib is the East Africa Investment Advisor to the United States International Development Finance Corporation, based in Nairobi. In this role, Habib originates, diligences and supports the closing of investments across DFC’s sectors of focus. Prior to this role, Habib was an Associate Principal on the advisory team at CrossBoundary Group and a Senior Investment… Read more »

H.E. Johnston Busingye 2024 Speaker

Johnston Busingye, appointed as Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the Court of Saint James in August 2021, has a diverse background in law and justice. He began his career as a Legal Officer at Uganda Airlines and later served as the Director of Airports in Rwanda. Busingye played a key role in reopening the international airport… Read more »

H.E. Ambassador Biruk Mekonnen 2024 Speaker

Ambassador-designate of Ethiopia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as of September 2024 joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia (MFA) in 2002, and with 22 years of experience as a career diplomat, he has contributed to Ethiopia’s foreign relations through various roles within the MFA and at diplomatic missions… Read more »

H.E Macenje Mazoka 2024 Speaker

H.E. Macenje “Che Che” Mazoka has over 30 years’ experience in the communications sector in the areas of business development, executive leadership, strategy, partnerships, technical, education and on-air presenting. Her professional experience also encompasses strategic business negotiations, social justice/advocacy, NGO support, Board leadership, team management and fundraising. Prior to her diplomatic appointment, Mazoka managed Regional… Read more »

Guy Essome 2024 Speaker

Guy Essome is a seasoned investment banker with over 25 years of experience in emerging markets. As an independent corporate finance advisor, he specialises in helping African companies, banks, and governments raise capital from international investors. Twenty years ago, Guy played a pivotal role in pioneering the first Africa-focused financing vehicle designed to mobilise institutional… Read more »

Gulshan Seebaluck 2024 Speaker

Ashley graduated with a BCom from University of Mumbai and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”). Ashley started his career in London in tax in a small audit and tax practice, before moving to a top 10 firm in Central London to train as an auditor. Ashley returned to Mauritius… Read more »

Gul Khan 2024 Speaker

Gul Khan joined I&M Bank Kenya as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Director in January 2023. He has over 20 years of international financial services experience, mostly with HSBC, having worked in Europe, North America, Asia, Middle East & Africa (9 countries in total). Gul is a recognised leader in both Banking and… Read more »