Leadership

When Mpumi Madisa officially took the reins of Bidvest in 2020, she became the first Black female CEO of a top-40 company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Despite …

Sylvia Wairimu Mulinge has catalysed incredible growth and transformation since assuming the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role at MTN Uganda on 1st October 2022. Born and raised in …

Two Nigerian women—Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi, co-founders of Alitheia Capital — have powerfully reshaped Africa’s funding space over the past 17 years. Together, they have built a …

Oluwaomi (Tomi) Somefun, a renowned banker and trailblazing leader, has transformed Unity Bank since assuming the CEO role in 2015. With over three decades of experience spanning commercial …

Investment banking in Africa has become a crucial driver of economic development, facilitating the growth of industries through capital raising, mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring. In recent years, …

Dr Nkiru Balonwu is at the forefront of driving change for women in Africa through her non-profit organisation, African Women on Board (AWB), to advance women’s leadership roles across …

Healthcare in Francophone Africa faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and a shortage of medical professionals. According to a recent paper by Research Gate, sub-Saharan Africa bears …

Anne Juuko is a prominent Ugandan banking executive who has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stanbic Bank Uganda since March 2020. With an impressive career …

Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe is the first female Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Fidelity Bank Plc. Her journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential corporate leaders is …

Nasim Devji’s leadership as Group CEO and Managing Director at Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has earned her a significant spot in the Kenyan banking sector. In a field …