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.

Lanre Akinola, Programme & Content Lead Consultant

Pedro Besugo, Head of Business Development

Catherine Brassell, Head of UK Membership

Sophie Burnett, Consult Business Development Associate

Alisha Gupta, Consult Analyst

Calum Hill, Strategic Planning and Policy Lead

Vimbayi Kanyonganise, Commercial Development Officer

George Meadows, Events & Operations Manager

Lunde Mwendwa, Chapter Head - East Africa

Derrick Sanyahumbi, Key Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Projects Consultant