Companies to Insire Africa Launch Event on 16 January 2019

16-01-2019
Event

London Stock Exchange Group

10 Paternoster Square

London

EC4M 7LS

The launch of “Companies to Inspire Africa” will include an invite only Market Opening ceremony.

 “Companies to Inspire Africa” is a pioneering report, compiled by London Stock Exchange Group showcasing a selection of Africa’s leading private companies, with the most inspiring stories and strongest growth potential.
 
To mark the launch of the second report, we will be hosting an exclusive conference at London Stock Exchange Group headquarters in Paternoster Square, London. The programme will feature a series of interactive panel sessions with a range of the nominated private businesses,  who will share their unique, inspiring stories.

Other high profile speakers include representation from UK Government, Private Equity, Venture Capital  and Impact Investors, as well as partners on the publication and media.

07.30

Guest Arrival & Breakfast

 

07.50

Market Open Ceremony

 

08.20

Launch Event Opening Addresses

 

David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group

 

08.30

UK Government Welcome

 

The Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, Secretary of State for International Development

 

08.35

Panel I: Themes emerging from Companies to Inspire Africa

  • The success of the Consumer Services sector
  • Regional themes and divides
  • Broader role of growth companies in African economies

Speakers:

  • Judith Karl, Executive Secretary, UNCDF
  • Rob Withagen, CEO and Co-founder, Asoko
  • Francis Nana Djomou, CEO, Laboratoire Biopharma
  • Charbel Antoun, Chairman, Eat’N’Go

Moderator: Deanne Chatterton, CEO, Instinctif Africa

 

09.20

Fireside Chat: 360 perspective – Investing in high-growth companies

  • Assessing the size of Africa’s high-growth sector and key drivers
  • Features unique to investment in Africa
  • Hurdles faced by both investors and entrepreneurs
  • Role of the company and investor in de-risking investment

Speakers:

  • Nick O'Donohoe, CEO, CDC Group
  • Warwick Hunt, Managing Partner and COO, PwC UK
  • Tom Greenwood, Group CFO, Helios Towers

 

10.00

Coffee Break

 

10.20

Panel II: Women Leaders in Africa

  • Experiences of a gender gap in access to capital
  • Global context of progress in Africa
  • Sectoral divides and further steps

Speakers:

  • Melanie Hawken, CEO and Founder, Lionesses of Africa
  • Amy Jadesimi, CEO, LADOL
  • Toyin Odulate, Founder, Olori Cosmetics
  • Emma Wade-Smith, HM Trade Commissioner for Africa

Moderator: Manji Cheto, Business Development Manager, Africa – Primary Markets, LSEG

 

11.00

Panel III: How can companies best prepare for the next stages in their growth?

  • Specific hurdles to accessing capital
  • The role of corporate governance
  • Key best practices which need to be implemented

Speakers:

  • Tony Edwards, Partner, Stephenson Harwood
  • Stefan Nalletamby, Director for the Financial Sector Development Department, AfDB
  • Geena Punjabi, COO, Springfield Energy
  • Dr. Olubunmi Peters, CEO, North South Power

Moderator: Umerah Akram, Head of ELITE Growth UK & Licensing

 

11.40

Closing Remarks

Charlie Walker, Head of Equity Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange 

11.50

Networking and business lunch

 
10 Paternoster Square
London
EC4M 7LS
United Kingdom

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