Speakers and
Panelists

The HBS Africa Business Conference is approaching, featuring top industry leaders and experts from across the continent. They’ll share insights on key issues in business and entrepreneurship, offering valuable opportunities to learn and connect with innovative minds. Stay tuned for keynote announcements.
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Panelist
Marcos Sampablo
Managing Director at CrossBoundary

Marcos Sampablo

Panelist
Nik Pereira‑Kamath​​​​
Chairman and Co-Founder, Africa Healthcare Network

Nik Pereira‑Kamath​​​​

Conference Team Member
Moderator
Hawi Demissie Tiyo
Panels

Hawi Demissie Tiyo

Panelist
Speaker
Patrick Njoroge
Former Governor, Central Bank of Kenya

Patrick Njoroge

Panelist
Yacob Berhane
Co-founder and CEO, Pariti

Yacob Berhane

Panelist
Kwaku Bediako
Founder and Executive Chairman, CH Group

Kwaku Bediako

Panelist
Nisha Kanabar
CEO, Industrie Africa

Nisha Kanabar

Panelist
Yassine Taib
Head of Upstream Business, Specialty Phosphates

Yassine Taib

Panelist
Amandla Ooko-Omabaka
Partner, McKinsey, Seattle

Amandla Ooko-Omabaka

Panelist
Speaker
Moderator
Landry Signe
Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

Landry Signe

Panelist
Lisa Folawiyo
Founder, Lisa Folawiyo

Lisa Folawiyo

Moderator
Malanee Hutton
Senior Director, Venture Build, Founders Factory Africa

Malanee Hutton

Conference Team Member
Moderator
Semilore Olatunde
Panels & Fireside Chats, New Venture Competition

Semilore Olatunde

Panelist
Rosy Fynn
Country Director - Nigeria, Mastercard Foundation

Rosy Fynn

Conference Team Member
Moderator
Princess Adentan
Panels & Fireside Chats

Princess Adentan

Panelist
Mariam Cassim
Chief Executive Officer, Vodacom Financial and Digital Services

Mariam Cassim

Panelist
Houda Yamini
Chief of Staff, OCP Africa

Houda Yamini

Panelist
H.E. Godwin Obaseki
Former Governor, Edo State, Nigeria

H.E. Godwin Obaseki

Panelist
Tayo Aina
Travel Journalist

Tayo Aina

Conference Team Member
Speaker
Panelist
Hakeem Belo-Osagie
Faculty Chair, Africa Business Club

Hakeem Belo-Osagie

Panelist
Jesse Rannells
Partner / Head, IFFAC Ventures

Jesse Rannells

Panelist
Keith Lynip
Chief Product Officer, African Leadership University

Keith Lynip

Panelist
Jasandra Nyker
Managing Partner, Saja Climate Partners

Jasandra Nyker

Panelist
Leonida Mutuku
AI Research Director, Local Development Research Institute

Leonida Mutuku

Panelist
Speaker
Malikat Rufai
Special Assistant for Intellectual Property Enforcement, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs

Malikat Rufai

Agenda

Panelists

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Africa Focused,


Globally connected

Across continents and industries, the Africa Business Club community is shaping the future of business, policy, and innovation. Our network spans global finance, tech, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and development  powered by alumni who lead with purpose and students who rise with vision.

From Africa to the world, we are connected by more than a school, we are bound by a shared commitment to Africa’s progress. For those who come next, this is more than a club. It is a launchpad, a family, and a legacy in motion.
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