Suresh Babu is a Emeritus Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, where was head of capacity strengthening and guided capacity development activities of regional and country programs. An agricultural economist with a Ph.D. from Iowa State University, he has engaged in policy research, capacity development and policy advocacy for more than 30...Read More

Melanie Keita Highest Academic Qualification
MSc in International Sustainability Management, ESCP Europe
   Bio Melanie is a 10-year impact finance & investment professional named by Forbes in the 2021’s 30 under 30 list. In 2020, she became the CEO &co-founder of Melanin Kapital, the #1 fintech offering a carbon neobank that helps African SMEs access and track carbon...Read More

PhD in Public Administration and Policy Management, University of Ghana Bio Dr. Esi Sey is a seasoned organization development facilitator and leadership coach with more than 24 years of experience across country-level, regional, and international organizations. She has designed and led transformational interventions—ranging from strategy development and facilitation to culture-change programs—helping private-sector and civil-society teams...Read More

Yershen Pillay is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA), a statutory body which facilitates skills development in the South African chemical industries sector. Pillay has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the Gordon Institute of Business Science at the University of Pretoria. He completed he’s Bachelor...Read More

PhD Candidate | MBA | PCC (ICF) Heidi Poulton brings over 25 years of international experience at the intersection of business leadership, executive coaching, and transformational facilitation. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coach Federation, she has logged more than 5,000 hours coaching C-Suite executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers across sectors....Read More

Dr. Riverson Oppong brings extensive global expertise spanning decades across the oil & gas and energy sectors. He currently serves as the CEO and Industrial Coordinator of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) in Ghana, where he champions a favourable business climate, fosters industry collaboration, and influences pivotal policy decisions for the downstream petroleum...Read More

Naa Adorkor Codjoe is a seasoned Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist and a Chartered Accountant. She has over 25 years of professional experience – of which 23 years is post-qualification experience as a chartered accountant. Her areas of expertise touch upon risk management, corporate governance, external audit, accounting, and business advisory services. She also has...Read More

Dr. Alexander Kwadwo Asmah is an experienced banker with specialty in retail and business banking and an expertise in the development and funding for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) which he has leveraged to raise the bar in Ghana’s Rural and Community Banking industry. With over 22 years in banking and finance practice, Dr. Asmah...Read More

Dr. Abena Nyarkoa Asomaning is a dynamic leader, educator, and development expert with over two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning academia, public policy, business consulting, and social impact. She is currently the Managing Director of Africa Environmental Sanitation Consult (AfESC) and a visiting lecturer at leading graduate schools in Ghana. She has a PhD from...Read More

Dr. Hazel P. Berrard Amuah is a multiple time award winning seasoned Leadership and business professional and international public speaker with over 28 years’ experience in the field. These awards include the Ghana top 40 HR professionals award, Ghana top 50 HR professionals award, the GHANA top 20 HR professionals award, the Ghana Woman professional...Read More

Prof. Devan Naicker is an International Visiting Professor at Nova Business School Africa, specializing in Strategy, Leadership, and Innovation. With over 40 years of experience in private, public-sector, and academic institutions, he has played a pivotal role in executive education, corporate strategy, and innovation coaching. Prof. Naicker is the Founder and Senior Partner at IntelliSkills...Read More

Dr. Anderson Uvie-Emegbo is the Academic Director and Chief Operating Officer of Nova Business School Africa, where he brings his extensive expertise in strategy, innovation, leadership, and digital transformation to shape the institution’s academic excellence and operational efficiency. Before joining Nova, Dr. Anderson was a Senior Executive Fellow at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)...Read More