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Michael A. Battle

Michael A. Battle

Retired US Ambassador and Senior Africa Strategy Advisor

Michael A. Battle is a retired U.S. diplomat and strategic advisor, with decades of leadership in African affairs, bilateral diplomacy, and continental governance. He has unmatched access, credibility, and a deep understanding of...

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Matt Rees

Matt Rees

Senior Executive and Diplomat

Matt Rees’s leadership unlocked more than $170 billion in trade and investment for Africa, making him one of the most influential figures in connecting U.S. capital to African markets...

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Jacqueline David Mkindi

Jacqueline David Mkindi

Tanzania Horticulture Association CEO

Jacqueline Mkindi has transformed TAHA into one of Tanzania’s most powerful agribusiness institutions, unlocking nearly $1 billion in horticulture opportunities and giving the country’s farmers direct access to global markets. A nationally...

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Steve Haykin

Steve Haykin

Five-time Mission Director; 35+ years leading billion-dollar programs

Stephen “Steve” Haykin is one of the most seasoned U.S. development executives working on the continent. He has shaped strategy and partnerships across Africa and built deep, senior-level relationships that accelerate deal flow and…

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Carlton Jones

Carlton Jones

Senior Advisor, Market Strategy & Competitiveness

Carlton Jones is a retired Monitor Deloitte Partner and board director based in Dar es Salaam, with 35 years advising banks, governments, DFIs and multinationals across 25+ countries on strategy, trade and investment, as well as value-chain...

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Cory O’Hara

Cory O’Hara

Trade, investment, and finance expert

Cory O’Hara has spent over 20 years driving trade, investment, and finance across Africa. With deep experience in both East and West Africa, he has the relationships, technical knowledge, and deal-making expertise to connect investors to...

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