Kayode Ashamu
Oluwakayode Ashamu is a corporate sustainability professional and researcher committed to advancing the view that sustainable business is fundamental to long-term value creation. He supports organisations in designing and implementing sustainability strategies, ESG initiatives, and climate-aligned governance frameworks across sectors including finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, mining, and oil and gas. Kayode has contributed to sustainability studies, advisory […]
Marilyn Obaisa-Osula
Marilyn Obaisa-Osula is the Partner and Head, ESG/Sustainability and Climate Change Services in PwC Nigeria. She also oversees similar services in the West Market Area in Africa. She is currently the Net Zero leader for the West Market Area (Africa). She has over 18 years experience as a business development and market-entry expert and a […]
Albena Melin
Albena Melin joined ZEP-RE as Director of Partnerships in September 2024, leading on the broader engagement work with external partners as well as on sustainability and impact. A strategic executive with over 30 years of experience in inclusive economic growth, private sector solutions, development financing, impact investing and cross-sector partnerships. She has a very diverse […]
Kundai Jonga
Kundai Jonga is a Research Analyst at the Insurance Council of Zimbabwe, specialising in insurance, economics, policy analysis, and ESG integration. He leads industry-wide sustainability initiatives and applied research informing national policy advocacy and product innovation, with a focus on inclusive insurance, climate risk solutions, and data-driven strategic decision-making.
Ms Colleen Kanniah
Colleen Kanniah, is a seasoned insurance professional with 3 decades of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in various roles such as underwriting, reinsurance, risk management, and leadership across multiple sectors and regions globally. She is currently the CEO of Afro Asian Re SA (Pty) Ltd based in South Africa. Colleen is a Professional Member […]
Alexio Manyonde
Alexio Manyonde is the Chief Technology Officer at ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), where he leads the organisation’s technology vision, digital transformation strategy, and innovation agenda across the COMESA region. He holds a Masters Degree in Computational Intelligence, a Master Degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. He brings a strong blend […]
Mia Thom
Mia Thom is a financial inclusion and innovation expert with over a decade of experience at Cenfri, where she leads the insights team. She specializes in private sector innovation, insurance market development, green finance, and digital transformation. Mia has spearheaded multi-year programmes, including the Risk, Remittances, and Integrity (RRI) initiative for FSD Africa and the […]
Dr. Monday Utomwen
Dr. Monday Utomwen is a distinguished Chief Risk Officer with over 16 years of expertise in risk management, compliance, and insurance. Armed with an MSc in Risk Management & Insurance, an MBA in Financial Management, and multiple certifications—including CQRM, Data Science, and Monte Carlo Simulation—he is a recognized authority in the field. Currently, he leads […]
Pamela Ramagaga
Pamela Ramagaga has over twenty-five years of experience in the non-life (short-term) insurance industry. She began her career as a non-life insurance corporate broker and subsequently spent nearly seven years in the niche and specialist division of a leading South African non-life insurer. Pamela joined the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) in 2018 as an […]
Viviene Pearson
Viviene Pearson has served as Chief Executive Officer of the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) since January 2016. She joined SAIA in 2004 and has held several senior leadership roles, including Motor Manager and General Manager: Projects and Insurance Risks. Viviene has been instrumental in advancing key industry initiatives, notably in the areas of microinsurance, […]
