Mr. Frank Mwiti is the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc. Mr. Mwiti is a dynamic and accomplished senior business leader with more than two decades of diverse global and regional professional experience in strategy, governance, business development, Corporate Finance, M&A, investment banking, risk management and performance improvement. He has advised governments, investors, shareholders, boards and CEOs across the UK, US, EU, Russia, Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Prior to his appointment as the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc, he served as a Partner and Eastern Africa Markets Leader at EY, leading Strategy, M&A and Business Development across Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia and South Sudan. He previously held senior executive roles in London (UK) at UBS Investment Bank, Deutsche Bank, EY and PwC.

Mr. Mwiti equally served as CEO and Managing Director at Afrika Kapital in the UK, a firm he founded and in which he was involved in advising investment banks, private equity firms and hedge funds across forex, equities, fixed income, commodities, synthetics and listed derivatives in London, New York, Frankfurt, Singapore, Moscow, and Hong Kong.

Mr. Mwiti holds an Executive Management qualification from MIT (US), a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Nairobi and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

Mutesi Rusagara is a Rwandan professional with a strong background in finance, innovation and economic development. In June 2024, she was appointed as the state minister in charge of Resource Mobilization and Public Investment at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and analyzing strategic opportunities for profit-oriented public investments to drive Rwanda's economic growth and transformation.

Before her ministerial appointment, Tesi served as the Chief Executive Officer of Agaciro Development Fund, Rwanda's sovereign wealth fund.

Hon Tesi Rusagara holds an MBA from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance from the University of Cape Town.

Nandini Sukumar is the Chief Executive Officer of the World Federation of Exchanges, the global association for exchanges and CCPs. The WFE represents more than 250 exchanges and clearing houses globally, educating stakeholders on the vital role played by market infrastructures in the real economy and as a standard setter, finding the consensus on issues among the global membership. Of our members, 37% are in Asia-Pacific, 44% in EMEA and 19% in the Americas. WFE’s 87 member CCPs and clearing services collectively ensure that risk takers post some $1.3 trillion (equivalent) of resources to back their positions, in the form of initial margin and default fund requirements. WFE exchanges, together with other exchanges feeding into our database, are home to over 51,000 listed companies, and the market capitalisation of these entities is over $110 trillion; around $140 trillion (EOB) in trading annually passes through WFE members (at end 2024). Ms. Sukumar is Vice Chair of IOSCO’s Affiliate Members Consultative Committee and Chair of the AMCC’s Sustainability Taskforce.

Abena Amoah serves as the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, bringing extensive experience in capital market operations and strategic development across West Africa.

With a distinguished career in financial services spanning over 18 years, Ms. Amoah has been pivotal in modernizing Ghana's capital markets infrastructure and enhancing investor participation. She holds advanced degrees in Finance and Economics.

At the ASEA Conference 2025, Ms. Amoah will lead discussions on sustainable finance and how African exchanges can drive ESG investment initiatives.

Naseer A. Akhtar is the President and CEO of InfoTech Group, a position he has held since the founding of InfoTech in 1995. As a successful entrepreneur, Naseer A. Akhtar brought InfoTech to profitability and continues to build on that success with double-digit year-on-year growth. He is a sought after speaker, mentor, has served as the Chairman of Pakistan’s industry association P@SHA and has been honored with numerous industry awards and accolades.

Naseer A. Akhtar sets the corporate direction and strategy for all lines of business. He focuses on customers, strategy and innovation. He has been responsible for multimillion-dollar revenue generating product roadmaps that have disrupted major industries like Banking & Capital Markets, GovTech (G2B & G2C Services), RegTech (Regulations, Compliances, Fraud Detection), Utilities, Smart Grids, and Transportation.

Mr. Jean Bosco Iyacu is the Chief Executive Officer since February 2021. Prior to becoming AFR’s CEO, Iyacu served the organization as the Director of Programs for 7 years and has been instrumental in the design and implementation of a diverse range of financial inclusion and financial sector development programs in Rwanda.

Before joining AFR, he was the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Business Development Center (RBDC), an entrepreneurship and business incubation facility. He also served in various leadership capacities in some of Africa’s leading Financial Institutions such as KCB Bank Rwanda Ltd where he was the Regional Business Manager and Head of Retail and SME Banking. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.

Iyacu is a Certified Expert in Microfinance, SME Financing, and Inclusive Insurance from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and a Certified Expert in Digital Money from the Digital Frontiers Institute. He has also completed the Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Course on Rethinking Financial Inclusion.

Cecil Foster is a Founder and the Managing Director of one of the largest lighting, electrical and solar energy distributors in Jamaica, the FosRich Company Limited, which was established in 1993. He has a Degree in Marketing from the University of Technology, with emphasis on business development and marketing.

He is the Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Limited (JMEA) and is the President of the Adventist Laypersons’ Services and Industries (ASI JAMU). Mr. Foster is a member of the King’s House Foundation Board of Governors, and Chairman of the Grounds, Security and Maintenance Sub-Committee of the Board. Mr. Foster was recently elected as a member of the National Council on Technical and Vocation Education and Training.

He is a long-standing member of the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica and the co-founder of the Good Samaritan Inn, which provides meals three times per week to approximately 600 persons from the inner-city communities of Kingston. The Good Samaritan Inn also serves as an overnight drop in facility for the homeless.

Mr. Foster is a Senior Elder at Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Dr. Marlene Street Forrest is the Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and Director of both its subsidiaries. Her mandate is to continue the process of developing the JSE Group and particularly the Exchange, in an atmosphere of transparency and fairness while utilizing appropriate technology in providing the greatest possible efficiencies to the market.

Dr. Street Forrest has a wealth of experience having worked in senior management positions at varying private and public sector organizations here in Jamaica and overseas. Under her stewardship, the JSE became demutualized and the US Denominated Market and the Junior Market were launched. She also spearheaded the Registrar Division of the Jamaica Central Depository (JCSD) when she served as General Manager for this subsidiary of the JSE.

Dr. Street Forrest attended the University of the West Indies, Mona, where she read for the Bachelors Degree in Management Studies and later gained her Masters in Business Administration at the Barry University in Florida.

She is a Certified Business Consultant and a member of the International Association of Professional Business Consultants (IAPO). Dr. Street Forrest stays current with issues that impact the Market such as Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Enterprise Risk Management and is trained in these areas.

In 2016, Dr. Street Forrest was conferred with the honour of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) in recognition of her outstanding leadership in the growth of the Jamaica Stock Exchange. In that same year she also received the Afroglobal Excellence Award for Global Impact from Canada for exhibiting great leadership, vision, integrity and commitment to excellence.

Hortense MUDENGE is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, a financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.

KIFC’s mandate is to position Rwanda as a preferred financial jurisdiction for investments in Africa by offering an attractive, competitive, and investor-friendly environment, fully compliant with international best practices.

Hortense is a seasoned management consultant, with over 10 years of experience in advising international development and private-sector clients on business and market development.

Prior to joining KIFC, Hortense worked with Dexis Consulting Group and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, as a consultant, providing technical expertise in the delivery of donor-funded investment programs and grant facilities.

Hortense holds an MBA from Hult International Business School in the US and is a graduate of the United States International University- Africa.

Board Roles
Executive: CEO – Jophi Group | MD – Legacy Africa Multi Strategies
Non-Executive: Chair – Leap Science & Maths Schools; Corporate & Integrity Institution (Africa)

Profile
Veteran financial strategist and fund manager with 30+ years in institutional investment, treasury, and financial innovation. Managed portfolios exceeding R40 billion across Africa and led teams at Deutsche Securities, Absa, M&G, BoE, and Peregrine.

Areas of Expertise
Fund Management • Risk & Liquidity Modelling • Treasury Optimization • Governance & Compliance • Financial Modelling & Valuation • Derivatives & Index Solutions

Product Development
Designed and launched products: Absa Top 40 Index Fund, BoE All Bond Index Fund, Peregrine Income Fund, CPI+3%, CPI+5%
Built financial models for leading firms including but not limited to Sasol, Anglo American, MTN, Tsogo Sun, Growthpoint, Absa, Sanlam, Harmony, Implats
Co-developed JSE Free Float Indices (2002–2006)
Regional consultant to central banks and institutions in Malawi, Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda

Training & Advisory
Delivered programs for over a dozen African financial institutions covering: Investment Masterclass • PPP Structuring • Treasury Solutions • Governance, Risk & Compliance

Selected Publication
“A granularity Analysis of Exactly where the Pension Funds and CIS Money is invested”. SAFA Conference. 2022
“Liquidity Risk in the Context of the Ugandan Retirement Benefit Scheme”. Echo Risk. 2022
“A Trade Finance Solution in Agriculture: Implementing a farmer-centric price formation using binary option pricing approach”. 2019

Jude Chiemeka serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), where he leads one of Africa's largest and most influential capital markets.

With over 20 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets, Mr. Chiemeka has been instrumental in implementing strategic initiatives that have enhanced market capitalization and trading volumes on the NGX. He holds an MBA and is a chartered financial analyst.

At the ASEA Conference 2025, Mr. Chiemeka will share insights on scaling African exchanges and attracting international listings to drive continental growth.

Senhaji Tarik serves as the Vice President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), bringing extensive experience in capital market development and cross-border financial integration.

With a distinguished background in finance and economics, Mr. Tarik has been instrumental in fostering collaboration between African exchanges and promoting best practices across the continent. His expertise spans market regulation, risk management, and strategic planning.

At the ASEA Conference 2025, Mr. Tarik will lead discussions on regulatory harmonization and the future roadmap for African capital markets integration.

As an admitted Attorney, with above 9 years working experience in the legal fraternity, Ms. Kunene has diverse skills in Compliance Management, Governance, Risk Management and Anti-Money Laundering. Ms. Kunene has also worked for the Financial Services Regulatory Authority and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, she is well vast legal experience in the administration of financial services laws and public administration laws. She is a member of the Law Society of Eswatini and the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa.

With a background in computer science and financial technology, Ms. Kunene has spearheaded the implementation of blockchain technology, automated trading systems, and mobile-based investment platforms that have enhanced market accessibility.

At the ASEA Conference 2025, she will present on the future of fintech in African capital markets and emerging technologies reshaping the investment landscape.

Peter Nalitolele serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, where he has led significant market development initiatives in East Africa's capital markets sector.

With extensive experience in investment banking and capital markets, Mr. Nalitolele has been instrumental in attracting new listings and enhancing market liquidity in Tanzania. He holds advanced qualifications in finance and has contributed to regional market integration efforts.

At the ASEA Conference 2025, Mr. Nalitolele will share insights on building sustainable capital markets in emerging economies and fostering cross-border investment opportunities.

Mr. Pierre Celestin RWABUKUMBA, a Rwandan national, is the current President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), Former Chairman of the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA), and Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Stock Exchange Ltd. He is also serving on a number of other boards and advisory boards within the financial sector in Rwanda, hospitality, and manufacturing industries where he serves as a non – Executive Director.

Over the past two decades, he has been involved in different investment projects ranging from manufacturing, Real Estate, Poultry and Agro-processing to Energy production. Mr. Rwabukumba started his career in financial services in New York City more than a two decades ago after graduating from the University of Buffalo (UB), New York in the United States with A bachelor's Degree in Economics.

He worked in different professional positions as a stockbroker, in Compliance and Operations, Institutional Investors' Sales and Advisory before he joined the Central Bank of Rwanda in 2004 to help start the Capital Market Development Project in Rwanda. Mr. Rwabukumba is a seasoned negotiator as he has been instrumental in different negotiations on regional integration of the East African Community and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECAS).

He has served on different Capital Market Committees both at the national and the regional level the latest being the High-Level Task Force negotiating the EAC Monetary Union and the EAC Regional Capital Markets Infrastructure (CMI) Steering Committee where he serves as Chair.

Mr. Rwabukumba is an Alumni of a one-year international post-Graduate Advanced Management Program (AMP) for Executives run jointly by Strathmore Business School of Nairobi, the Lagos Business School, Pan- Atlantic University and IESE Business School, the University of Navara in Barcelona, Spain

Ahmed Abdel Rahman Elsheikh is the Chief Executive Officer of the Egyptian Stock Exchange. He brings a wealth of experience in capital markets and financial leadership in North Africa.

Mr. Elsheikh has played a pivotal role in modernizing Egypt's capital markets, driving innovation, and fostering international partnerships. He is recognized for his commitment to market transparency and investor protection.

At the ASEA Conference 2025, Mr. Elsheikh will discuss the future of African exchanges and strategies for regional growth and integration.

Justin Bgoni is the Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. He is known for his leadership in revitalizing Zimbabwe's capital markets and promoting financial inclusion.

With a strong background in finance and management, Mr. Bgoni has overseen key reforms and digital transformation initiatives, making the exchange more accessible and resilient.

At the ASEA Conference 2025, Mr. Bgoni will share insights on capital market resilience and innovation in challenging environments.

Mr. Bwiso is the Chief Executive of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). He is an accomplished investment banker with extensive experience in the financial services sector in the areas of asset management, corporate finance and securities trading.

An accountant by training, Mr. Bwiso has over 20 years' experience in the finance sector, where he has held various senior roles with supervisory responsibility in the areas of financial planning, value-driven reporting, business analysis and strategic planning.

Prior to joining the Exchange, Mr. Bwiso was the General Manager Dyer and Blair Investment Bank Uganda. Since taking on the CEO role at USE, Mr. Bwiso has championed several transformative initiatives, including the Exchange's full transition to an automated trading system and the successful completion of its demutualisation in 2017.

He has also overseen several technological innovations and product development such as the Easy Portal, Data Vending and Registry products inter alia, the establishment of the USE Specialist Market and the USE Commodities Exchange. Mr. Bwiso is the current Chairman of the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA), reflecting his regional leadership in deepening capital market integration and innovation.

BRIEF PROFILE OF MR. PETERSON EKOW AFEDZIE

Mr. Afedzie is the former Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, a former member of the Council (Board) of the Exchange and a lawyer. Mr. Afedzie worked with the Ghana Stock Exchange since its establishment in 1990 for over 32 years and has over 20 years board experience with various institutions. He served on the Boards of the Central Securities Depository (CSD) Ghana LTD., Ghana Investment and Securities Institute Ltd and Venture Capital Trust Fund. Mr. Afedzie was also a member of the governing committees of Ghana Alternative Market (GAX) and Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM). Mr. Afedzie was the Chairman of the West Africa Capital Markets Integration Council and the Co-Chair of the Africa Regional Committee of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) with sole responsibility over the West African Sub-Committee. He is the former Vice President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and was a member of the Executive Committee of ASEA. He currently serves on the council of the Institute of Directors, Ghana.

He has been associated with many transformational projects at the Ghana Stock Exchange. He was instrumental in molding the GSE and making it relevant to Ghana's financial sector. His zeal to succeed and keep the beacon lit reflected in the planning, coordination and implementation of many transformational projects such as the automation of the trading, clearing and settlement systems, the establishment of the Depository as well as the creation of the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) and the Ghana Alternative Market (GAX). His diligent drafting of the rules that govern the Exchange cannot be overemphasized. During his tenure as the Managing Director, the GSE was admitted to full membership of the International Capital Market Association as well as the prestigious World Federation of Exchanges. His efficient leadership is further evidenced by the GSE recording its highest net profit after tax in its history under his watch.

He was educated at the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana where he obtained a master's degree in business administra3on, (MBA) in 1989, a Master of Arts degree (MA) in Economic Policy Management in 2010 and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture in 1985. He also holds a bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from Mountcrest University College and a Qualifying Cer3ficate in law from the Ghana School of Law. He is a member of the Ghana Bar Associaon, and a full member of the Chartered Instute of Marke3ng Ghana (CIMG).

Mr. Akin Adigun, CFA works as a Principal Investment Officer- Capital Markets at the African Development Bank (AfDB). He has more than fifteen years' experience working in international financial institutions across capital markets, development finance, investment banking, research, and portfolio management.

His work at the AfDB includes promoting innovative solutions and product offerings for the development of efficient capital markets and deepening financial integration.

Biography (English):

Mrs. Akane Zoukpo Sanankoua is the Division Manager of the Capital Markets Development Division at the African Development Bank Group in charge of private sector and public sector capital markets development transactions across Africa using the range of AfDB instruments. Akane has been instrumental in expanding the Bank's growing partial credit guarantee interventions in support of sustainable financing mobilization for the Bank's clients. Akane joined the Bank in 2014 and has served in several roles within the Capital Markets Development Division, most recently as Chief Investment Officer responsible for leading a broad range of African capital markets development operations and activities.

Akane started her career in investment banking in 2007 at Citigroup, where she worked in the Debt Capital Markets department based in London. At Citi, she provided interest rate and currency risk hedging solutions for European corporates. Akane holds a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Master's of Science (MSc) in Management - specializing in Finance, from ESCP Europe.

Contact: a.zoukpo-sanankoua@afdb.org

Biographie (Français):

Mme Akane Zoukpo Sanankoua est le Chef de Division pour la Division du développement des marchés de capitaux du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement. Akane est en charge des opérations de développement des marchés de capitaux du secteur privé et du secteur public à travers l'Afrique en utilisant la gamme d'instruments de la BAD. Akane a joué un rôle déterminant dans l'expansion des interventions croissantes de garantie partielle de crédit de la Banque en appui à la mobilisation de financements durables pour les clients de la Banque. Akane a rejoint la Banque en 2014 et a occupé plusieurs postes au sein de la Division du développement des marchés des capitaux, plus récemment celui de chargée en chef d'investissement, chargée de mener un large éventail d'opérations et d'activités de développement des marchés des capitaux africains.

Akane a débuté sa carrière en banque d'investissement en 2007 chez Citigroup, où elle a travaillé au sein du département des marchés obligataires basé à Londres. Chez Citi, elle a travaillé sur des solutions de couverture des risques de taux et de change pour les entreprises européennes. Akane est titulaire d'un Master en Administration Publique (MPA) de la Harvard Kennedy School of Government et d'un Master of Science (MSc) en Management - spécialisé en Finance, de ESCP Europe.

Current Position

Mr. Tsheole is the Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) Rwanda, responsible for providing strategic visionary leadership in the development, regulation and supervision of capital markets, collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts system, and other market segments.

Professional Background

He is a seasoned Financial Markets expert with over 24 years of cumulative experience, having worked for the Central Bank of Botswana and Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE). He was appointed CEO of CMA Rwanda in May 2024, having previously served as CEO of BSE from January 2016 to May 2024 and Deputy CEO since February 2014.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Single Major Economics) - University of Botswana
• Master of Commerce (MComm) in Financial Markets - Rhodes University (RSA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town (RSA)
• Leadership Development Programme - University of Stellenbosch Business School (RSA)

Leadership Positions & Recognition

• Former President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) 2022-2024
• Former Chairman of the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE) 2018-2024
• Awarded Presidential Order of Meritorious Service by the President of Botswana (September 2018)

Professional Background

Bob J. Karina is one of Africa's most respected and active investment bankers, at the forefront of capital markets transformation across the continent. For over 25 years, he has been shaping East Africa's financial architecture - founding and scaling institutions, modernising exchanges, and advising boards, governments, and sovereign agencies on how to mobilise capital for growth.

Current Leadership Roles

As the Founder & Chairman of Faida Investment Bank (Kenya) and Managing Director of Faida Securities Rwanda, both institutions continue to deliver landmark transactions, widen investor participation, and mobilise capital for ambitious issuers across the region. As Immediate Past Chairman of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (2020-2025) and of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (2006-2015), Bob is recognised as a governance leader with a unique cross-border perspective on risk, compliance, and sustainable market development.

Market Transformation Leadership

As a real time change-maker, Bob continues to drive the digitisation of markets, deepen cross-border listings, and strengthen governance frameworks that attract long-term capital into Africa. His influence spans from designing policies that power integration, to advising boards on structuring growth capital, to working with governments on financing critical infrastructure.

Global Recognition & Thought Leadership

As an internationally sought-after thought leader, Bob has twice addressed the AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi, engaging global exchange leaders on Africa's integration and investment agenda; and is also an active member of the Institute of Directors (Kenya) and a Founder Member & Fellow of ICFA, combining boardroom credibility with technical depth.

Education & Vision

Holding an MSc in Corporate Finance from the University of Liverpool, Bob operates at the intersection of vision and execution- actively shaping Africa's next chapter of financial growth. Still at the peak of his career, his mission is clear: to help boards, investors, and governments across Africa design capital markets that finance the continent's transformation.

Personal Philosophy

Beyond the boardroom, Bob is family-centered, married to Dr. Jennifer Karina, with three adult children. He enjoys swimming, golf, and running - pursuits that mirror his philosophy of endurance, consistency, and discipline.

Session Information

Session: "Capital Markets Integration: Financing Africa's Transformation"
Date: November 26, 2025 | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Venue: Main Hall

Dr. Hosea Kili, MBS is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Group Managing Director/CEO of CPF Group. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK), Fellow Member of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), and active member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

Currently serving as President of the Association of Pension Trustees & Administrators of Kenya (APTAK) and the Pack Hunters Club (PHC), Dr. Kili is also a Council member of the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA). He previously served as a Non-Executive Director at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is a Council member of the Kenya National Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

A recipient of numerous national honors, Dr. Kili was awarded the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) in 2025 and the Presidential Order of Grand Warrior (OGW) in 2011. He was named 2nd Runners up CEO of the Year at the COYA Awards 2012 and recognized as Personality of the Year at the 2023 and 2017 Pension Awards for excellence in innovation and service provision.

Dr. Kili was also recognized as 2nd Runners up in the 'CEO of the Year' category during the 2024, 2018 and 2017 Champions of Governance Awards. He previously served as a member of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) bureau and Finance Committee from 2019-2022, demonstrating his international expertise in social security and pension fund management.

Rami El Dokany has more than twenty years of professional experience in the field of capital markets, private equity, investments, corporate finance, strategic planning and business development, accompanied by a strong educational background, from prominent local and international institutions. El Dokany was appointed as the Executive Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on the 25th of August 2022 till 24th of August 2023.

Prior to this, in 2019, Rami was appointed as Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, to formulate a common vision for the Arab Capital markets. Arab Federation of Capital Markets is the home for more than 24 Arab exchanges and clearing houses, as well as many prominent brokerage firms throughout the Arab World. During his post as the Secretary General of the AFCM, he managed to tailor a strategic restructuring program of the federation, allowing more inclusion among its members, abiding to governance practices and providing a sustainable path for the federation, taking its revenues from US$ 177k in 2019 to over US$ 1 million by the end of 2024.

Rami co-founded Pride Capital in 2017 to utilize his long experience in financial services and investments and passion to technology, and recently launched a fintech accelerator with Start-up boot camp in Cairo - the program is supported by Alex Bank, Visa, IFC, GIZ, Pharos Holding, Ayady & Export Development Bank of Egypt, and has invested in more than 11 startups in 1 year.

Rami was a Board member of BM Lease- subsidiary to Banque Misr, and an Investment committee member of the VC program of the Social Development Fund (in cooperation With the World Bank; where he approved several investments in debt and equity with multiple start-ups and accelerators like Cairo based FlatoLabs, as well a former Investment Committee member of the Insurance Holding Co.

His last post was VP at Al-Ahly Capital Holding - the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt. During his post, he joined the Board of Directors of one of the leading oil refineries in Alexandria - Alexandria Mineral Oils Co. and handled the strategic restructuring of the company's investors relations and approach to the Capital Markets. Before that, Rami worked in HC investment banking, Etisalat Misr, LINKdotNET, and MIBank.

Rami Holds an M.Sc. From Wales University & B.Sc. in economics from Cairo University. As well as several executive certificates including Oxford University Fintech program, Cambridge University's strategy for COs program, London Business School Private Equity program, and Amsterdam Institute of Finance Valuation program.

Michael B Johnson is the Deputy Group Business Development Manager at the Jamaica Stock Exchange. His role and duties include but not limited to growing the demand and supply sides of the Stock Market by identifying and meeting with company principals in Jamaica and overseas about using the Capital Market to grow their companies. He is also a key team member that develop and implement market education programmes for all stakeholders include Primary and High Schools, universities, and the investing public.

He has over eighteen (18) years' experience in financial sectors and fifteen (15) Sales & Marketing, Communications, Event Planning and Sponsorship.

During his eighteen years at the JSE he has led the logistic and planning for multiple Investor Fora, and Conferences that have generated significant revenue for the JSE Group. His logistic and planning experiences have seen him being invited to serve on the planning committee for the Bi-annual Jamaica Diaspora Conference team, and multiple Rotary District Conference.

Mr. Johnson holds a Masters in Banking & Finance from Mona School of Business, a Bachelor in Marketing & Research form the University of Technology and a Teacher's Diploma from GC Foster College. He also holds a PMI Project Management certificate.

Mr. Johnson has been a Rotary for sixteen (16) year and has served President of the Rotary Club of Kingston East & Port Royal 2015-16, and Past 7020 District Treasure 2020-21. He is a Paul Harris Fellow plus two and a Justice of the Peace for the parish of Kingston since 2015.

Stefano Falciani is an international business leader with over two decades of experience in financial markets, fintech, and exchange technology. In his role at Arqa Technologies, he supports the company's growth and partnerships across global capital markets, engaging with exchanges, banks, and regulators to advance market infrastructure and innovation.

Previously, Stefano held senior leadership positions at the London Stock Exchange Group, LIST UK, and Octopus Foundation Holding, and continues to advise financial institutions and fintech companies on international development and technological transformation.

Stefano's expertise spans capital markets, digital assets, financial trading systems, and blockchain innovation, with a strong focus on enabling sustainable and inclusive market development in emerging economies.

He holds a Degree in Economics (cum laude) from the University of Pisa.

Total work experience in the financial market is about 10 years. He has been working in ARQA Technologies team since 2015. In 2019, he was appointed to the position of Director of Sales & Marketing.

He has extensive practice in implementing the front, back, and middle office solutions in Sell side/ Buy side and the platforms for organizing exchange and off-exchange trading around the world.

Before joining ARQA Technologies, Ilya managed purchasing and marketing in various foreign companies engaged in the supply of mining equipment (including the United Republic of Tanzania).

Kampeta has 21 years of progressive professional experience as an international development practitioner in both public and private institutions within Rwanda and the East African Region focusing on designing and implementing reforms.

She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Development Bank of Rwanda Plc (BRD). As a public institution, BRD's financial development objectives is focused on providing private capital to the private sector in priority sectors of the economy (i.e. Agriculture, Education, Energy, Exports, Housing, climate change and Special Projects). Its aim is to be the driver of private sector lending and de-risking instruments and be the main financier of medium and long term private investment. For more than four decades, BRD has been the sole provider of long term concessional finance to the private sector and financial institutions and has facilitated the emergence of innovative private enterprises in priority sectors.

Prior to joining the Bank, she was the Director General of the National Industrial Research and Development Agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. She served in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for over a decade including 6 years as the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury.

Kampeta has also served on the Board of Directors of diverse institutions such as PTA/TDB Bank, the East African Development Bank, Rwanda Eurobond Committee, GT Bank, the National Capacity Building Secretariat, and Rwanda Revenue Authority. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of Rwanda Bankers Association and Economic Policy Research Network.

She holds a Master's degree in Economic Development and Policy Analysis from University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.

Ntoudi bridges the worlds of international finance and African sports development. As Founder of Lefa Foundation and Chairman of Africa Trust Corporation, he's pioneering new ways to channel investment into Africa's sports sector while leveraging on trust and corporate services infrastructure primarily for the benefit of youth and women.

He created Africa's first Sport Investment Label—a certification that helps sports organizations attract funding by proving they have solid governance and financial management. It's about making African sports a credible investment destination and building a sustainable sport industry.

Previously, as Managing Director of Pawatech Africa (former Mchezo Limited), Ntoudi led the development of the iGaming operation across 17 African countries, with an innovative 'micro-share' issuance programs for thousands of loyal customers and the introduction of the Locker Room Bonus—a sponsorship model that pays athletes directly through digital payments.

He also coordinated the launch of the Kigali International Financial Centre, working for Rwanda's ministry of finance to build a competitive financial services sector through extensive policy reforms and acting as the first Chief Investment Officer of Rwanda Finance.

His career also spans Luxembourg and Singapore banking, where he worked in investment funds structuring, wealth management and capital markets before returning to Africa. He serves on boards of financial and sports organizations and holds degrees in Banking and Finance (Luxembourg School of Finance) and Engineering (École Polytechnique de Montréal in Canada).

Jean Claude Uwizeyemungu is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience spanning ICT, Distribution, and Manufacturing. As the Founder and Managing Director of Mahwi Grain Millers Plc, he has successfully steered the agro-processing company to remarkable growth, culminating in its listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange within just six years of operations.

Since establishing the company in 2018, Jean Claude has demonstrated exceptional leadership. He transformed Mahwi Grain Millers Plc from a startup with zero turnover to an enterprise generating over $10 million in turnover—a milestone that secured its approval to raise funds through the Rwanda Capital Market, with an outlook to turn it into a $30 million turnover company by 2030.

Under his guidance, the company continues to expand its impact, creating over 250 direct jobs and benefiting countless households through its stakeholder network. His vision and strategic leadership have positioned Mahwi Grain Millers Plc as a success story in Rwanda's agro-processing sector and a model for capital market participation by SMEs.

Chanda Chime-Katongo is a highly skilled banking professional with extensive industry experience spanning close to two decades. Furthermore, she has had the privilege of contributing her expertise to the boards of esteemed organisations in diverse roles. Currently, she holds the role of Executive Head of Client Solutions at ZANACO Bank in Zambia.

She is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Executive Program in Boston USA. She has a Global Executive MBA degree from the University of Manchester in the UK, a Bachelor of Business Studies from Greenwich University in the UK, and an Advanced Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

She has obtained certification in Customer Service from the esteemed Disney Institute located in Florida, USA. She has also obtained certifications from the Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme and the Strategic Innovation Programme offered by the prestigious Said Business School at the University of Oxford in the UK.

Louis BANGA NTOLO started his banking career in 1999 in the Cameroonian subsidiary of Société Générale Group, where he held several positions of Head: Monetics, Treasury/ALM and Capital Markets, Director of Strategy, Marketing and Communication and, Deputy Managing Director between 2009 and 2018.

He was actively involved in the establishment of the Treasury bill market in 2011 and the Cameroonian financial market within Société Générale Cameroon and was appointed by presidential decree, Member of the Financial Markets Commission, the national Financial Market Regulatory Authority.

PhD in Banque, Monnaie et Financement from Université Lumières Lyon II - France, year 1998, Louis BANGA NTOLO is also vacancy lecturer at several Universities and Business Schools in Cameroon (Douala, Yaoundé SOA, IRIC, ESSEC, UCAC) in the Master's cycles since 2001.

From October 2018 to December 2021, He was appointed Managing Director of Société Générale Capital Securities Central Africa, the brokerage company created by Société Générale Group in Central Africa the same year.

Since January 2022, He is appointed Managing Director of BVMAC (Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l'Afrique Centrale), the Stock exchange company of the CEMAC zone.

Ms Jesman Chonzi is the Regional Industry Manager at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group. She oversees IFC's investments and portfolio management in the financial sector across East Africa, focusing on advancing sustainable growth and promoting financial inclusion. With more than two decades of experience in financial markets, Ms Chonzi has held senior roles within both international and regional banks operating across East and Southern Africa. Her expertise in emerging markets focusing on capital markets, structured finance, equity and debt instruments provides her with valuable insight into the distinct challenges and opportunities facing the region.

Ms Chonzi holds a Global Executive MBA from IESE Business School (Spain), a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, and a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture - Animal Science from the University of Zimbabwe.

Grace is an Operations Officer, Capital Markets, at the IFC Financial Institutions Group (FIG) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Grace leads IFC FIG Upstream and Advisory's work on capital market development in Africa.

Grace has been leading capital market development programs in Africa since 2007, with the objective of enhancing the ability of capital markets in Africa to support the financing of key development sectors including housing, infrastructure, agribusiness, small businesses and climate mitigation and adaptation activities. She has been involved in capital market development programs and supporting potential upstream capital market transactions across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Namibia; and supporting Kenyan sub-national projects, under the World Bank, among others.

Prior to joining IFC, Grace worked at Associates for International Resources and Development (AIRD) in the USA where she provided support to AIRD's senior economists on projects related to international trade, agricultural policy, trade capacity building and regional integration for African countries. She also worked at Cooperative Bank of Kenya on corporate legal affairs and as an intern at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Grace is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy and a Certificate in International Development from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Nairobi.

Matthieu de Heering is Montran's Global Head of Business Development, Capital Markets, since 2024. In this role, Matthieu leads Montran's business expansion across capital markets – into new products, technologies, geographies, segments, and industry initiatives.

Prior to this, Matthieu was a member of Swift's EMEA leadership team, responsible for Central & Eastern Europe, CIS, and Data & Analytics. He previously served as a Director of Capital Markets Strategy, focusing on digital assets; and as Target2-Securities programme manager.

Before SWIFT, Matthieu headed up the management information & statistics team for Bank of New York Global Custody.

Matthieu is married, and a father of two.

Sheikh Issa is a renowned Tanzania Islamic Finance expert, consultant, advisor and trainer who has twenty years' experience in Islamic finance industry ecosystem.

He is a graduate of BA in Islamic Studies and a Certified Sukuk Professional (CSP) who has worked in Islamic Finance advisory, training and consultancy in a number of both public and private sector including establishment of legal and regulatory frameworks for Ministries of Finance, Capital Markets Authorities in Tanzania, Tanzania and Uganda—as a Consultant to United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE); Islamic Banking Regulations under Bank of Tanzania, Takaful Insurance Guidelines under Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA).

Sheikh Issa has provided trainings on Islamic Banking to the Bank of Tanzania, Takaful Insurance to Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) and Islamic Capital Markets and Products to Tanzania's Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), Zambia's Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) and Uganda Capital Markets Authority (CMA). In 2021 he was among ten (10) Islamic Capital Markets experts from across the globe who trained Bangladesh Financial regulators and practitioners in Sukuk.

He is currently serving as a Consultant to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) as its Quasi-Sovereign Sukuk Consultant and The Peoples' Bank of Zanzibar (Ikhlas) Shari'ah Advisor.

Tiaan Bazuin is the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Stock Exchange since 2013 and has served on various Boards including Chairman of the Namibian Employers Association of Namibia.

Tiaan is a Lawyer and economist and was admitted as Legal Practitioner in the High Court of Namibia in 2006 with broad management experience in banking, telecommunications and capital markets.

Tiaan is a co-author of the Namibian Corporate Governance Code.

Selloua Chakri is Founder and Managing Director of SCL Advisory Limited ("SCL Advisory"), a leading firm that delivers data and technology advisory services to financial institutions in emerging and frontier markets. Under her leadership, SCL Advisory has become a trusted partner for clients looking to harness the power of data and technology to drive revenue growth and unlock new opportunities.

In addition to her role at SCL Advisory, Selloua also serves as Managing Director of SCL Capital Limited ("SCL Capital"), a London-based financial services firm (FCA-registered) specializing in capital raising across both private and public markets. SCL Capital provides expert guidance and innovative solutions for companies seeking funding through debt and equity, enabling them to achieve their strategic objectives and thrive in competitive markets.

Before founding these ventures, Selloua built a distinguished career with some of the world's leading information and technology providers. Her professional experience includes key roles at Bloomberg Ventures (Bloomberg Beta), Bloomberg L.P., Thomson Reuters (now LSEG), and Dow Jones, where she honed her expertise in financial markets, data analytics, and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Selloua's deep understanding of the financial landscape, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, positions her as a thought leader and innovator in the field. Her extensive experience working with global markets, along with her commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients, continues to drive the success of her businesses and the organizations they serve.

Selloua's leadership philosophy centers on leveraging data and technology as transformative tools, not only to meet today's challenges but also to create sustainable growth for the future. Through her work, she has made a lasting impact on financial institutions, particularly in the dynamic emerging and frontier markets.