Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa
Mehdi Houas Tunisia
Stella Kilonzo Kenya At the tender age of 36, Kilonzo is currently the CEO of the Capital Market Authority in Kenya. She is also a member of the National Economic and Social Council of Kenya (NESC), an advisory body of eminent persons charged with the responsibility of advising the president and the cabinet on economic and social policy. She has emerged as one of Kenya’s recent glowing stars
Lawyer, trade union leader, anti-apartheid activist, politician and businessman, Cyril Ramaphosa is considered one of Africa’s most skilful negotiators and strategists. He is well-known for his role in the negotiations for a peaceful end to apartheid, and is still consulted and sought after in difficult situations. This gifted businessman founded the Shanduka Group, which has investments in the resources sector, energy sector, real estate, banking, insurance, and telecoms. He recently took over the McDonald’s franchise in South Africa.
Prof Chukwuma Soludo Nigeria
The current minister of trade and tourism in Tunisia’s transitional government, was previously one of the country’s leading businessmen, having co-founded Talan, an IT software consultancy. This first- class mind is a “serial entrepreneur” in high technology. Mehdi also has a philanthropic side, and supports a grassroots initiative in France, the “talents des cités” project.
Chris Kirubi Kenya An industrialist and entrepreneur, this self-made man is one of the wealthiest and most powerful people in Kenya today. Kirubi controls a large business empire and this year sold a stake in his business to South Africa’s Tiger Group. Kirubi also has some media holdings and likes to unwind in the role of DJ on his radio station.
Jean-Louis Ekra Côte d’Ivoire
Moïse Katumbi Congo This Congolese businessman and politician is the governor of Katanga Province, located in the southern (and prosperous) part of DRCongo. A revered businessman in his country, he also owns a football team, the colourful TP Mazembe, which he has helped restore to its former glory. Having made his name in mining he is now turning his attention to the energy sector.
One of the world’s most prominent economists, who rose to become chief economic adviser to President Obasanjo and later, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Having transformed the banking landscape back home, he remains an adviser to the global board of the world’s multilateral finance institutions and recently joined the board of the South- South Commission. He still manages to move financial markets and affect national ratings with his economic commentary and analysis.
President of Afrexim Bank and one of Africa’s foremost bankers. His institutional intervention helped to insulate African countries and the African banking system from the shockwaves of the global financial crisis. He remains a key force for development in African economies. He must also be the most well-travelled African banker, continuously structuring deals and forming links between the world and Africa.
Salimo Abdula Mozambique Salimo heads the Mozambican Confederation of Business Associations as well as being a close associate and long-standing friend of the President. His close ties and dealings with the President and other businessmen have come under question but he remains an influential businessman with strong networks throughout the country. He is the CEO of Vodacom Mozambique and sits on the board of one of the most important diversified investment groups in the country, Intelec.
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