Sbu Ngwane
Sbu Ngwane is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the financial sector. Currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, he serves as a Global Steering Group Member for the UN Convened Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), a role he has held since 2023. Sbu is […]
Doubell Chamberlain
Doubell is the founder and Managing Director of Cenfri, bringing extensive experience in development strategy with a particular focus on digital transformation and financial sector development. His recent work covers key areas such as data for development, digital governance, financial inclusion, microinsurance, anti-money laundering (AML/CFT), the distribution of financial services, and regulatory framework design. He […]
Lesley Ndlovu
Mr. Lesley Ndlovu is the Chief Executive Officer of African Risk Capacity (ARC), where he has led efforts to enhance Africa’s resilience to climate-related risks and natural disasters since 2020. With over 14 years of experience across corporate finance, audit, insurance, and investment management, he previously served as CEO of AXA Africa Specialty Risks, a […]
Emeka Akwiwu
Mr. Chukwuemeka Akwiwu, also known as Emeka, is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the reinsurance industry. Since 2021, he has served as the Group Executive Director of Continental Reinsurance Plc, overseeing approximately $200 million in premiums across Africa. Continental Reinsurance is the largest private pan-African reinsurance company, with offices […]
Butch Bacani
Butch Bucani is the Head of Insurance at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and leads the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) Initiative, the largest collaboration between the UN and the insurance industry. The PSI, endorsed by the UN Secretary-General and insurance industry CEOs, is a global framework designed to address sustainability challenges and […]
Kelvin Massingham
Kelvin is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of diverse leadership experience across the development, corporate financial services, and startup sectors. As a qualified Actuary, he has built a strong career working in emerging markets, holding senior executive roles in a variety of industries. Kelvin has served as CEO of a life insurance company […]
Patty Karuaihe
Patty Karuaihe-Martin, Managing Director of NamibRe, was elected President of the African Insurance Organization (AIO) on 5 June 2024, following the conclusion of the AIO’s 50th Conference and General Meeting in Windhoek, Namibia. She succeeded Cherif Benhabiles and took on this leadership role at a critical time when the organization is focusing on the challenges […]
Philip Lopokoiyit
Philip Lopokoiyit is an accomplished finance and risk management professional with over 20 years of experience in multinational companies. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ICEA LION General Insurance Company Limited, in addition to his role as Acting CEO of ICEA LION Insurance Holdings Ltd. Philip also holds a Non-Executive Director […]
