Akshay Grover is a former investment banker and private equity investor turned business leader focused on Africa. Akshay recently turned entrepreneur and has set up AMADI (the word has its origin in the Igbo tribe in Nigeria and means to “unleash or set free” for growth and expansion.) AMADI will focus on venture investing and special situations in Africa.

Barkot Tekle joined Crown Agents Bank in 2024 as the Head of Central and Development Banks within the Emerging Market Financial Institutions (EMFI) group.

Ipeleng Selele is a qualified International Strategist. She has business interests in Maritime/Ports Infrastructure, Transport and Logistics (Rail, Road and Shipping), Cleaner Energy (LPG, LNG and Green Hydrogen Applications).

Joel is an accomplished Communications Leader with over 15 years of experience in creating, managing, and sustaining communication programs at local, regional, and global levels. As part of Portland Communications' international team, he operates across Nairobi, London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Washington DC, Doha, and Singapore.

Robert is responsible for AfricaNenda’s overall strategy execution and leadership. His primary focus at AfricaNenda is on building momentum for an inclusive and interoperable approach to digital payments across Africa.

Kevin Kigima-Ng'ang'a is a highly accomplished C-Suite Corporate Executive and a seasoned professional in the field of Treasury, Financial & Risk Management.

As a seasoned business leader, Esther is passionate about the transformation of financial services for the community and has built a strong track record of transforming individuals and businesses on their respective growth journeys. 

Dominic Rebelo is a Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), where he heads the firm’s corporate department. 

Mr George Odo is a Senior Partner at AfricInvest, and the Managing Director for East & Southern Africa. George is a member of the group’s Executive committee.

Kariuki has over 30 years of banking experience and was appointed CEO for Kenya in 2019. He has led Standard Chartered through a profound digital transformation propelling it into the forefront of modern banking.

Mukami was called to the bar of England and Wales in July 2023, and is currently a pupil barrister at CANDEY.

Junior is the Chairman for Africa at Marsh. He is the former chief executive of Sanlam Emerging Markets and former deputy chairman of Sanlam Pan Africa.

Nicky is Nedbank’s Chief Economist. A position she’s held since February 2020.

Kuseni Dlamini is Chairman of JSE–listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd.

Mark is an experienced payment expert who has led various payment companies across Europe and Africa for over 20 years.

Abu Baker Mehtar overseas relationships with all Major banks and Central Banks across Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East for Risk.

Christoff has a wealth of experience in advising clients on corporate, commercial, fintech and the commercial aspects of intellectual property law.

Isaac is an Associate Director of Transaction Services within PwC Kenya. He has an accumulated experience of 8 years within the transactions and corporate finance space.

Mr. Guracha Adi is currently the General Manager, Investor Services at KenInvest.

In her role, Mphokolo provides strategic oversight and interventions to originate, structure and execute transactions across the East Africa region, primarily in the markets in which Standard Bank has a presence, namely, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.