Leadership

Ruhamah Ifere empowers youth and women through technology, advocacy, peacebuilding, and gender equality initiatives.  Ruhamah Ifere is a Nigerian gender equality activist, legal professional, women’s empowerment coach, and …

Mukwandi Chibesakunda is driving change in Zambia’s banking through innovation and inclusive leadership.  Mukwandi Walusiku Chibesakunda is a leader in Zambia’s financial services sector. In October 2020, she …

Chidinma Adibeli empowers Nigerian youths with SRHR education, advocacy, safe spaces, and policy-level influence. Chidinma Adibeli is one of Nigeria’s dynamic youth and adolescent health advocates, using her …

Felicia Msiza is leading Raubex Group through strategic growth and greater inclusion in the SA construction industry. Ntombi Felicia Msiza, a South African executive, is the Chief Executive …

IRUKA Africa empowers African youth, particularly girls, via education, leadership, advocacy, and community social development. Amarachukwu Nwokokoro, affectionately called The Global Asset, is a Nigerian changemaker working at …

Nthabeleng Likotsi is building South Africa’s first black women-owned bank to empower underserved entrepreneurs through financial inclusion. Nthabeleng Likotsi is South Africa’s first black female bank owner and …

Lillian Barnard is leading Microsoft’s mission to power Africa’s digital growth. In May 2017, Lillian Barnard joined Microsoft as the Director of Public Sector for South Africa. Her …

Vimbai Masiyiwa is transforming African tourism into a locally-owned, women-led, eco-conscious engine for community empowerment. In 2020, Zimbabwean entrepreneur Vimbai Masiyiwa co-founded Batoka Africa with her mother, Tsitsi …

Batonga Foundation is empowering Africa’s most vulnerable girls with education, leadership, and economic tools to transform their futures. In 2006, Grammy-winning Beninese artist and activist Angélique Kidjo founded …

Chidinma Lawanson started Springtyde & Renee for flexible, fast loans to small businesses. Chidinma Lawanson, a financial services professional with over 24 years of experience, is the founder …