Community | The Africa List

The Africa List members are all on track to be leading a country’s top 100 companies over the coming decades. Drawn from across the private sector, whether marketing directors for top consumer businesses, founders of solar start-ups, or heads of family businesses, all share a passion to see their companies and economies grow.

SELECTION PROCESS

The Africa List community is made up of two exceptional leaders from each top 100 company, carefully selected by both their current CEOs or Chairmen and an independent working group. Each member is selected not only for who they are, but also for the impact they can have.

CRITERIA FOR THE AFRICA LIST

– Work in the private sector for a top 100 company
– Have recently reached, or will reach, CEO level within the next decade
– Are in a position to drive future economic and social prosperity
– Are typically, but not exclusively, aged between 30 and 45
– Have a demonstrated commitment to sharing their experience with others

These exceptional individuals make up our invitation only membership of The Africa List.

We are constantly searching for exceptional leaders to include in The Africa List community. Every year, we run a structured application process where potential new members can apply. If you would like to be part of The Africa List in your country, or know of someone who should be, please check back at the end of the year for more details on how to apply.

Applications to join The Africa List are now closed. They will reopen in autumn 2020.

AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY

Every quarter, The Africa List holds events in each of our focus countries. Because of our belief in the power of relationships, we have always placed a strong emphasis on the importance of bringing people together. Even in today’s connected world, where so much of our communication is virtual, nothing can replace the power of face-to-face interactions and genuine conversations. Each event we host is unique and ranges from a fire-side chat with a business elder, to classroom sessions delivered by the world’s top business schools. This provides a space for our members to step away from their busy day-to-day lives, connect with each other, share ideas, and develop further as leaders.

‘The diversity of the Africa List members and guest speakers has broadened my perspective and network – both invaluable aspects in building a tech-based business in Kampala.’

RONNIE KAWAMARA, COUNTRY MANAGER, JUMIA FOOD, UGANDA