Gabriel Negbenebor is a dynamic change agent committed to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Drawing on extensive leadership experience in the private and public sectors in Nigeria, Netherlands and Canada, he specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, career mentoring, talent management, succession planning and championing diversity, equity and inclusion. He is also adept at designing and implementing strategies for cultural transformation.

Gabriel has over fifteen years of experience in initiating, designing, and implementing talent sourcing and development initiatives. His mentoring and coaching expertise have been vital in guiding individuals toward achieving their career aspirations and life purpose. With a proven track record in career development, he has numerous success stories that highlight his steadfast commitment to fostering growth and excellence in others.

He believes in the art of preparation and deliberateness in shaping desired outcomes.

Temi' Igure is an intrapreneurial and self-driven leader with rapid career advancement, offering over 11 years of cross-functional experience.

She currently manages company-wide strategic sales and marketing functions and leads teams to deliver business growth & expansion projects pan-Nigeria. She possesses a rich knowledge-base and mix of go-to-market, product launches, campaigns management, trade marketing, client farming, distribution management, B2B2C sales, new market development, brand management and key accounts management experience within the telecoms sector.

A resourceful firm believer in hard + smart work and making a positive impact on people's career. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, thereafter, trained with the premier personality and image consultancy in Africa and also bagged a Master's Degree in Marketing. She is currently a Head Sales, for a multinational telecommunications company.

Uwa is an experienced business leader, passionate about making the world a little better for the next generation. Focusing on Financial Services, he has spent the last 15 years working with stakeholders across Banking, Payment and Lending to design, develop and commercialize technology powered solutions that now serve more than 100 million consumers and merchants in 47 countries on 4 continents.

He is currently Executive Director, Consumer Lending at one of the "Big Four" banks in the U.S. where he leads Partner Enbalement for the Embedded Finance business. Prior to this, he spent a decade at Mastercard in Lagos, Dubai and New York serving most recently as Global Vice President, Product Management. In this role he oversaw a multi-country team of product specialists, managers and directors with Life Cycle Management accountability for a portfolio of digital payment solutions globally.

Prior to Mastercard, Uwa played a key role in setting up and commercializing the Mobile Money and Agency Banking service of a leading publicly quoted, Pan African Financial Technology company. He also worked as a management consultant, advising financial sector regulators and operators on financial inclusion policy and strategy.

Uwa holds a Master of Business Administration degree with distinction from the University of Wales, and a Doctor of Business Administration degree, from the University of Liverpool. He completed his post-doctorate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Outside work, Uwa serves as Adjunct Professor of Business & Management at Manhattanville University, New York.

Chidera Dimude is an award-winning Talent Leader with over a decade of experience, she has excelled in delivering transformative talent strategies across diverse industries, globally. She is a credentialed Gallup Strengths Coach and International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified, known for inspiring and developing leaders to achieve outstanding performance. In multinational firms like Wise, WayFair and Heineken, she has consistently enhanced engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness through innovative strategic talent initiatives.

Her core competencies include strengths-based coaching for leadership development, expert change management, and passionate advocacy for diversity and inclusion. She designs and implements performance frameworks that improve organizational culture and boost employee performance. With extensive international experience in Germany, the UK, Nigeria, and China, she is able to adapt to diverse geographic and organizational cultures to deliver superior coaching outcomes across geographical contexts. Awards include the prestigious People Magazine's “HR Manager of the Year Award in 2021.

Harry Enaholo is a Technology management expert with over ten years of managerial experience in tech, cutting across roles like operations, product, growth, project, talent development & recruitment in sectors like Fintech, SaaS and EdTech.

He is the Cofounder and CEO of Treford, an award winning EdTech startup focused on building Non-Coding Tech Talents in Africa through their cohort-based programs and eLearning platform. With over 25,000+ professionals going through various courses and programs offered by Treford's over the last two years.

He is also the Co-founder of No-Code Tech Summit, an annual gathering of Africa's largest no-code tech professionals.

Ruth Owojaiye is a highly accomplished professional with a versatile skill set and over seventeen years in Manufacturing and Consulting sectors, specializing in Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Tax Management, External Affairs, and Public Policy. With extensive experience in international and domestic tax and legal matters, Ruth has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in diverse corporate environments and is poised and committed to contributing to developing and nurturing talents to blossom to their full potential.

She is currently the Head of Regulatory Engagements, British American Tobacco (BAT), where she actively monitors legal, environmental, and regulatory landscapes, formulates strategy, and engages as a subject matter expert in stakeholder interactions, and aligns to global, regional, and local policies to the business objective. She was instrumental in delivering key wins on Fiscal stability, moderations and tax reversals in Nigeria and Niger Republic and legal enforcement against illicit trade in Ghana and Niger Republic.

As Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager and the Group Tax Manager in Heineken Nigeria, her key achievements include being a key resource in the successful merger of Nigerian Breweries Plc and Consolidated Breweries Plc, tax holiday approval from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission with significant business savings amongst many others.

Prior to her work experience at Heineken Nigeria, she worked at KPMG Nigeria as a Senior Experienced Consultant, providing exceptional Tax, Regulatory and Company Secretarial Services to both local and international clients in the Consumer Goods and Manufacturing sectors.

She completed her law degree from the University of Ilorin Nigeria as the best graduating student in 2003. She was called to the Nigerian bar in 2004 and went on to obtain a Masters' degree in law from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2007. She is currently undergoing an Executive MBA with the prestigious Lagos Business School Nigeria. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).

John Oloche Ademu is a seasoned Commercial Leader & Business Strategist with extensive expertise in Route to Market Strategy, Distributor Management & Data-Driven Sales. His proficiency extends to Business Performance Analysis, Demand Planning, Business Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Strategic Portfolio Optimization, and Project Management

Throughout his 20 years career, John has excelled in Strategic Planning, Performance Management & Business Transformation. As the Head of Route to Consumer in one of the largest global brewers, he has successfully overseen seven strategic business units, driving excellence and innovation in customer experience, route to market development, sales capability & digital enablement.

With a strong background in sales leadership, he has embedded the culture of customer and consumer centricity, developed robust roadmaps, and played pivotal roles in several strategic projects. His ability to lead and mentor teams, coupled with his strategic insights and innovative approach, makes him an asset in driving business growth and transformation across business units & organizations.

He is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, Multimedia University, Malaysia & INSEAD Singapore.

Anulika is business leader with progressive global experience in end-to-end Supply Chain management, strategic resource management, project management, process improvement and business transformation. She has over a decade of proven record of coaching and development of large diverse teams to transform businesses sustainably within Africa and Eastern Europe.

Driven by a vision to build and future-proof businesses through personnel development and empowerment, process transformation for sustainability, she has successfully developed and implemented strategies in leading consumer goods company to propel team efficiency, embed a culture of ownership and business success.

Osasu Oviawe is a transformative leader with decades of experience in leadership, operations, strategy, and execution. As a senior executive in the supply chain, he has built a reputation for mentoring and coaching professionals to navigate complex business landscapes, optimize performance, and unlock their leadership potential. His expertise in situational leadership, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement enables him to equip individuals with the tools to drive meaningful and lasting impact.

A true accelerator of talent and innovation, Osasu has a track record of empowering people to surpass expectations and achieve groundbreaking success. His involvement in prestigious mentoring programs such as the Fate Foundation and Orange Corners has led to significant milestones, including guiding a mentee to secure the €135,000 Orange Corners Innovation Fund as the sole female awardee. By combining real-world experience with a deep understanding of industry dynamics, he fosters environments where professionals and teams can thrive.

Osasu integrates insights from global leadership programs and hands-on project execution to challenge, inspire, and propel others toward excellence. With a firm belief in lifelong learning and strategic growth, he remains a trusted guide for professionals looking to accelerate their careers, embrace innovation, and lead with impact