Speakers

The COMESA Investment Forum is specifically designed to promote dialogue and interaction between investors, business leaders and senior policy makers. The objective of this two day Forum is, through constructive debate, help design the necessary regulatory framework and drive investment opportunities and growth in COMESA Member States, and Africa as whole. Our speakers are active stakeholders and experts in their field and have been chosen for their detailed knowledge and communication capabilities.

Selected key speakers include:

  • H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif, Prime Minister, Egypt
  • H.E. Sindiso Ngwenya, Secretary General, COMESA
  • H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Minister of Investment, Egypt
  • Hon. Rama Krishna Sithanen, Minister of Finance and Economic Empowerment, Mauritius
  • Giulia Di Tommaso, Director External Affairs Africa Middle East and Turkey,
    Unilever Plc
  • Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra, President, African Export-Import Bank
  • Anne Mbaabu, Markets Access Program, AGRA
  • Chris Kirubi, Chairman & Executive Director, International House Limited
  • Mr Brian Herlihy CEO
  • Sally Costerton, CEO EMEA, Hill & Knowlton
  • Ms.Phuti Malabie, MD, Shanduka Group
  • Joe Mucheru, Head of African Region, Google
  • Dambisa Moyo, Economist and Author, Dead Aid
  • Andreas Proksch, Director ñ Africa, GTZ
  • Patrick Mweheire, Head of Investment Banking Africa and CEO East Africa, Renaissance Capital
  • Kinyua M'Mbijjewe, Corporate Affairs Director Africa, Monsanto Company
  • Sheikh Saleh Kamel, Chairman, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce
  • Samih Sawiris, Chairman and CEO, Orascom
  • Mr. Hassan Heikal, CEO, EFG Hermes