The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has appointed an Advisory Board, to lead strategic growth on the continent.
The new Board has a mix of global leaders with extensive experience in business, policy, development, media, and innovation.
Irene Ochem, Founder & CEO of AWIEF, “the establishment of the Advisory Board marks an important milestone in AWIEF’s evolution. The collective experience, insight, and leadership of our Advisory Board members will be invaluable as we consolidate our institutional foundations and scale our impact across Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.”
Announced names on Wednesday, this week are:
- Fatma Samoura — Former Secretary-General, FIFA; global leader in sport, gender equity, and youth empowerment.
- Dalia Ibrahim — CEO, Nahdet Misr Publishing House; Founder & CEO, EdVentures; champion for education, innovation, and Africa’s creative economy.
- Awa Ndiaye-Seck — Former Special Representative UN Women to the African Union Commission & President, ADES-USA; expert in gender policy, economic inclusion, and sustainable development.
- Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard — Founder & Chairman, APO Group; pan-African media and communications strategist with extensive global networks; named one of the most 100 Most Influential Africans by New African magazine in 2023 and 2024.
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