Our Team

Our team is comprised of specialists in international trade and investment promotion, public affairs, conferences and events and business strategy, this wide range of experience allows us to promote growth and success across all chapters. As the trusted entry point into Africa, we support and connect business and investment via our unrivalled network.

Karen Taylor, Chair

Chantelé Carrington, Chief Executive Officer

Shannon Stroud, Chief Executive Officer in the U.S.

Laila Adji, Nigeria Market Development Consultant

Lanre Akinola, Programme & Content Lead Consultant

Head of Market Development & Public Affairs (UAE)

Pedro Besugo, Head of Consulting

Catherine Brassell, Head of UK Membership

Sophie Burnett, Consult Senior Associate

Alisha Gupta, Consult Analyst

Fiona Hannig, Marketing & Media Consultant

Calum Hill, Strategic Planning and Policy Lead

Vimbayi Kanyonganise, Head of Connect

George Meadows, Events & Operations Manager

Lunde Mwendwa, Head of Africa Membership

Derrick Sanyahumbi, Strategic Projects Consultant