Meet Our Team

We are a high-impact team dedicated to empowering ambitious businesses to grow, invest, and lead in Africa’s dynamic markets. Through access, intelligence, influence, and impact, we open doors to new markets, unlock capital and partnerships, and shape the policies that drive sustainable growth. From strategic development and global outreach to bespoke business support, we help investors, multinationals, and visionary companies turn Africa’s potential into real opportunity and lasting value.

Ayoyemi Ibimilua

Business Engagement Manager

Ekwere Peters

Advisor Infrastructure & Industrials

Abiola Fatukasi

Senior Analyst, Market Research

Dr Dayo Abinusawa

Executive Director

Advisory Board

The African Business Trade Association Advisory Board is an international body of experts with extensive experience in business, trade, investment, innovation, governance, and sustainable development. Serving in a non-executive capacity, the advisory board provides strategic guidance and insights to support the African Business Trade Association’s mission and enhance its global impact.

Tania Eyanga

Founder & Executive Chair, Central Africa Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity Association - CAMPEA

Dr Emile Rwagasana

Deputy Chief of Staff, African Union

Matt Wunderli

Director, World Trade Center Utah

Khadija Dangor

Executive Head of Operations, Liberty Financial (Standard Bank Group)

Nabil Chahdoura

Executive Advisor & Financial Sector Expert

Shuaibu Idris

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc

Dr Masimba Zata

Chair of Trustees, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Foundation

Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committee provides the African Business Trade Association with strategic counsel and sector expertise. Comprising leaders in trade, business, investment, and sustainable development, members serve in a non-executive capacity to advance our mission and expand our global reach.

Rod Davidson

Chief Executive Officer, RICO Consulting

Rob Cant

Co-Founder & Chief Executive, SingleSource Technologies

Jennifer Mukuka Njelesani

Director Cabinet Office, Government of Zambia

Matthew JP Goddard

Head of Origination, Scipion Capital

Azeez Amida

Chairman of the Board, Showtime Flag Football League