Achille is a writer, strategist, and producer whose work is guided by the conviction that storytelling is a form of place-making. Shaped by years lived between Douala and Dublin, Paris and Cape Town, Nairobi and now Brooklyn, he approaches culture as a conversation across geographies—attentive to the soundscapes, textiles, kinships, and archives that carry Black

Carmen Thiam is an expert in team management and business development with over twenty years of experience across banking, insurance, and corporate services. Recognized for a leadership style that combines rigor with empathy, she has held senior executive roles within major multinational organizations, building a reputation for transforming teams, strengthening commercial performance, and elevating customer

Dr Fafa Addo Boateng, Head of Medical Affairs for Sub-Saharan Africa at Novartis, is a physician and public health expert recognized for her strategic and scientific leadership in clinical medicine, research and development and access to medical innovations. With more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, public health, clinical research, and the pharmaceutical

Dr Pascal Gally is the founder of Choc des Légendes, one of the world’s largest festivals dedicated to eloquence and the art of public speaking. An entrepreneur, international consultant, and trusted facilitator for high-level stakeholders, he has built a career at the intersection of strategy, governance, and cultural diplomacy, driven by a longstanding commitment to

Lorenzo Olivi is a strategic leader and Director at Impact Tank Namibia, where he drives the growth and impact of socio-economic development initiatives across Namibia. In his role, Lorenzo connects international capital, innovation, and strategic partners with high-impact projects that align economic value with national development priorities. He works closely with public authorities, industry leaders,

Serge, Senior Director, Regional Head of Asset Management – Housing Sector – Mid-Atlantic USA has over 25 years of experience in the Real Estate Investment Management industry; he is responsible for the Asset Management of Multi-Family investments located in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the USA. Serge is also the founder of the Fondation Josita Kavege,