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Bella Ikeme is an accomplished expert in brand strategy and growth with over 14 years of experience in designing and executing brand strategy, growth strategy, and market penetration projects for African and global brands. Her expertise has been focused on impact-driven entities seeking expansion into and across Africa, as they embark and optimise their ESG journeys. As CEO of CRL Africa and Editor-in-Chief of ASPIRE Luxury Magazine, she has led and worked with cross-regional teams on multi-million dollar marketing projects across various industries, including professional services, not-for-profit, development, technology, FMCG, agroprocessing, real estate, hospitality and leisure, luxury, and retail. She is frequently invited to consult and provide expert contributions on market research, business and brand strategy, risk assessment, and stakeholder management for...

Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho is a strategic and visionary CEO, Founder, and Non-Executive Director with over 15 years of experience in Nigeria’s dynamic business environment. With a strong background in IT and a keen understanding of business transformation, change leadership, and risk oversight, she has successfully led digital technology and operational teams. As the CEO of Future Software Resources Ltd. (Futuresoft), a leading digital and technology solutions company, she has designed and executed innovative brand strategies, digital marketing campaigns, and digital transformation projects across Africa, resulting in increased customer experiences, acquisitions, bottom-line growth, optimised and cost-effective operations, and a more digitally skilled workforce. Nkemdilim sits on private, public sector, and listed company boards, including Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC (Nigeria), Novare Investment Fund Ltd...

Ngozi Edozien is a highly experienced executive with over 30 years of experience in finance, strategy consulting, operational management, and board governance. As the Managing Director of InVivo Partners Ltd, a principal investment, consulting and advisory firm, she focuses on investments and support of venture, early-stage, and SME businesses with consulting. She also leads a healthcare startup she co-founded – Physio Centers of Africa (Nigeria). Her deep knowledge of emerging markets, from serving on several boards across FMCG, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Financial Services and Technology, and her experience as Managing Director of Actis LLP’s West Africa business, and as a Vice President at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, make her a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives about the benefits of ESG...