Ilaria Benucci joined CDC Group in 2013 and is currently Head of Construction and Real Estate (CRE).

Previously, Ilaria worked for AIG Global Real Estate where she was responsible for investments in emerging Europe, Russia and Turkey.

Andrew currently heads the Africa practice of Hogan Lovells, a global law firm with offices in more than 45 countries, including 11 offices in the USA. In this role Andrew spends much of his time on the continent, including recent visits to Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa, where he oversees the development of the Johannesburg office.

Ibukun is responsible for London Stock Exchange Group’s growth and collaboration strategy in emerging markets with a key focus on India and Africa. He has driven key initiatives such as LSEG’s “Companies to Inspire Africa” publication and also launched the Exchange’s first International Advisory Group for Africa bringing together key business leaders, investors and African regulators to solve the challenges facing African capital markets.

David Damiba has 25 years of finance experience with an extensive African fund management, portfolio construction and risk management track record covering all asset classes across more than 20 African countries.

Aurélien Mali is currently Vice President Senior Credit Officer. He acts as the firm’s expert in Africa. His position is a combined lead analyst and analytical outreach/credit ambassador role.

Charles Robertson is a leading emerging markets specialist, who covers the global economic themes having the greatest impact on emerging markets.

Andrew is an infrastructure, climate and blended finance specialist with over 30 years’ experience in the development of and investment in infrastructure and climate related assets in emerging markets.

Yvonne Ike is a Managing Director and Head of Sub Saharan Africa (Ex-RSA) at Bank of America. Yvonne has more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services sector and since joining Bank of America (BofA) in September 2014, Yvonne established the bank as a leader in providing international financial services in the Sub Saharan Africa region.

Laurence Robertson has been a member of parliament for the constituency of Tewkesbury since 1997. He is a member of multiple All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) for African nations including Chairman of the APPG for Ethiopia and Djibouti and Vice Chairman of the APPG for Angola.

Katherine was elected as the Member of Parliament for South Ribble in Lancashire following the 2019 General Election. Before becoming an MP, Katherine was an SME business owner, manufacturing & exporting wooden products. Previously she worked in Management & IT Consultancy, business banking operations, the Credit Union Movement and assisted the early setup of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.

Andrew qualified as a chartered insurer and worked as a reinsurance underwriter before being elected to Parliament. His firm helped many of the world’s poorest communities recover from natural disasters. Andrew is Patron of SIFT a development charity working with people in extreme poverty in Nicaragua.

Based in Dubai, Ramsay leads Radisson Hotel Group’s strategic growth across Africa & Turkey and with a team based in Dubai and Cape Town. He recently expanded his role as the Head of Development for Africa, further demonstrating the commitment of the company across the continent.

Abdulla Aujan first joined Aujan Industries in 2006 as head of Supply Chain, responsible for raw and packaging materials, production planning, logistics, and product research and development.

Paromita has over 12 years of infrastructure finance experience gained in project, corporate and structured finance as well as M&A in primarily developing and emerging markets.

Wamkele Mene was elected by the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States & Government of the African Union, to the position of Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

Ms. Natznet Tesfay is executive director of research and analysis on country risk at IHS Markit, focused on Africa. Her areas of specialization include analysis of political developments affecting the offshore energy sector in West Africa, particularly Nigeria; commercial developments, especially in mining, energy, and infrastructure in East Africa; and piracy risks in the Gulf of Aden and Gulf of Guinea

Gagan is the co-founder of ARISE IIP, ARISE IS and ARISE P&L, three pan-African companies developing industrial ecosystems and their dedicated infrastructure and logistics solutions.

Peter is the Managing Partner of Clyde & Co's Dar es Salaam, Tanzania office and leads the firm's East Africa practice. He has a wealth of experience advising on projects in Africa. He is a member of both the firm's Middle East and Africa Board and Global Strategy Board.

Adrian is a corporate transactional lawyer and specialises in advising on private equity investments and corporate finance work.

Rami Ghandour joined Metito in 2004, set up Metito Utilities in 2007 and is currently a director on the board of Metito Holdings. Metito Utilities is the investment arm of the Group, providing complete water and wastewater outsourcing and partnership solutions to end-users. Rami also leads Metito’s endeavours into strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions as well as equity investments.