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    GENERATION OF CEOs

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

MEET A FEW OF THE LEADERS

Perece Kirigiti
Managing HR Executive
Vodacom
Crosby Chongo
Plant Manager
Kansanshi Mining
Barbara Mulwana
Executive Director
Nice House of Plastics
Edwin Kasanga
Managing Director
Infratech
Shamir Ramji
Managing Director
Iron & Steel
Jacqueline Woiso
Deputy CEO
Bank M
Sarah Namutebi
COO
Biyinzika Poultry (BPIL)
Hans Lemm
General Manager
Kilombero Valley Teak Company
Lelemba Phiri
Chief Communications Officer
Zoona
Joseph Iha
Managing Director
Equity Bank
Rishit Shah
Partner
PwC
Adrian Mulindwa
Business Development
Manager
GE Oil & Gas
Esther Maruma
VP & Head of CIB Markets
Barclays Bank Tanzania
Selestino Babungi
Managing Director
Umeme
Dino Stengel
Managing Director
Achelis
Phoebe Musonda
Supply Chain Director
Lafarge
Hilary Muzondiwa
Managing Director
Unilever Zambia
Kawalya Kanyerezi
Executive Director
Kampala Hospital
Monica Musonda
Founder & CEO
Java Foods
Sonny Zulu
Regional Head of Retail
Standard Chartered Bank
Linda Kasonde
Partner
Mulenga Mundashi Kasonde
(MMK) Legal Practitioners
Ham Namakajo
Co-founder
FEZAH
Jacqueline Musiitwa
Partner
Hoja Law Group
Martha Munnu Omer
Country HR Manager
Century Bottling Company
(Coca-Cola)
Okello Aliker
Managing Director
The Dental Studio
Brian McCoy
CEO
Yalelo
Olumuyiwa Asagba
CEO
Interswitch East Africa
Richard Zulu
Founder
Outbox Uganda
Clara Mvula
Company Secretary
Zambian Energy Corporation
David Kakembo
Director
Amkia Energy Group
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across the continent.

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