Chris Varelas
Chris Varelas is a founding partner of Riverwood Capital, a private equity firm focused on high growth technology and technology-related companies in need of capital and expertise to scale on a global basis. Notable Firm investments include Alog, ForgeRock, Globant, GoPro and Vacasa. Notable personal seed and venture stage investments include FIGS, Berkeley Lights, Forge Global and Elemental Cognition. Prior […]
Laurie Garrett
Photo Source: http://lauriegarrett.com/about/ Author, speaker and Foreign Policy columnist Laurie Garrett was senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York from 2004-2017. Ms. Garrett is the only writer ever to have been awarded all three of the Big “Ps” of journalism: the Peabody, the Polk, and the Pulitzer. Her expertise includes epidemics, pandemics, […]
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is Former Executive Director of UN Women & Deputy President of SA Founder of Umlambo Foundation Gender Activist and Campaigner for Universal Access to Education. She was sworn into office on 19 August 2013 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this position, having devoted her career to issues of human rights, equality and social justice. […]
Gloria Serobe
Distinguished for her remarkable achievements in the business world, Gloria Serobe stands as a trailblazer in the field of comprehensive economic empowerment for women. Her journey involves constructing initiatives from their very foundations, as she passionately collaborates with women from diverse backgrounds, to pave the way for heightened women’s economic engagement. Her work has been recognised through accolades, such as […]
Abubakar Suleiman
Abubakar Suleiman has 25 years experience in consulting and financial services and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank Plc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Abuja and a Master of Science in Major Programme Management from the University of Oxford. His previous work experience includes tax advisory at Arthur Andersen and financial […]
Songezo Zibi
Songezo Zibi is a well-known South African journalist, editor, and author who has written extensively about the country’s political system, economy, and social dynamics. Songezo Zibi has more than 20 years of corporate experience, during which time he has been a communication and corporate affairs professional and a leader in diverse industries. Since 2007, he has been a consistent and […]
Liubov Abravitova
Liubov Abravitova is the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana. Her journey in this role was preceded by her appointment as Counsellor at the Embassy of Ukraine in Pretoria, which she assumed in January 2017. Before this, she distinguished herself as the Counsellor of the Middle East and Africa Department at the Ministry of […]
Dr. Adrian Enthoven
Dr Adrian Enthoven holds the position of Executive Chairman at Yellowwoods, a global private investment group. He oversees the group’s African investments, which encompass financial services, hospitality, and wine sectors. His civic engagements encompass initiatives aimed at addressing critical issues such as youth employment, education, social justice, and the arts. Notably, he serves as Deputy Chairman at the Solidarity Fund […]
Koyo Kouoh
Koyo Kouoh, the Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz MOCAA, brings a wealth of experience in curating meaningful exhibitions. She has curated shows across the globe, published notable works, and received prestigious awards. At Zeitz MOCAA, she focuses on in-depth solo exhibitions by African artists. Kouoh’s impact spans Cape Town, Dakar, and Basel, creating a profound influence on the art world.
Moeletsi Mbeki
Moeletsi Mbeki is a South African political economist, analyst, entrepreneur, and author of three books – Architects of Poverty: Why African Capitalism Needs Changing, A Manifesto for Social Change, and Zimbabwe Before and After the Elections. He holds directorial positions in several companies. In addition, he takes on the role of Deputy Chairman at the South African Institute for International […]