Come January 16, 2017, the finest brains of Africa in wealth management will converge at Lausanne, Switzerland for the third edition of Africa Wealth Report (AWR) Executive Summit Africa.
With the theme, ‘Africa’s Shining Moment: The Need For Sustainable Growth’, the summit will be a gathering of who-is-who in wealth management at the Beau Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Paul Andrew, chairman, AWR says after decades of economic depression, despair and dislocation as a result of socio-political upheavals, the time for Africa to take control of her destiny through purposeful and forthright leadership has come.
“Really, it is a new dawn for the African people, her economy and development,” he explains. “The theme of this year’s event is aimed at focusing on success stories achieved over the years and the need to further stimulate developmental efforts through investment in agriculture, infrastructure, and power. Since the decline in oil prices, a reconfiguration of Africa’s socio-economic path is on course. Of course, the impact of the shock affected the continent’s powerhouses- Nigeria and South Africa. Though Africa’s GDP is still hovering around 5%+ it could grow whilst diversifying into other key economic drivers —Agriculture and other alternatives including Entertainment and the Creative industry.”
According to him, with the launch of the African Union Passport the continent is set to enjoy increasedeconomic boost. “A liberalization and sustainable growth in Africa’s economic sphere will usher in prosperity, as trade will flourish within its borders. What EU could not achieve in its economic integration as a result of BREXIT could be the strength of Africa’s new trade pacts. A steady GDP growth is envisaged and further growth is imminent as the frontier market soars,” he says further.
A roundtable discussion at the 2015 AWR summit in Switzerland
In addition, he believes the summit will offer the right platform for peer review mechanism as well as exchange of ideas for the growth of its economy. “The need for more stable and sustainable economic development plan cannot be overemphasized.”
On his part, Ade Adefeko, non-executive board member, AWR, says the AWR Executive Summit Africa 2017 is geared towards promoting Africa’s emerging wealth, investment opportunities and economic empowerment through discourse, dialogue and delivery of key drivers of its huge investment potentials.
“Using available global tools and with top level speakers at the event, AWR-Africa Executive Summit will showcase the best of the continent’s rich economic opportunities to the global world for further growth and sustainability. Core Governance structures, Anti-corruption, corporate policy Organisation and dispensing, risk management and executive development will form part of the high level topics that would be discussed,” he explains.
The one-day event, is expected to bring together key players and top policy makers from Africa and Europe to rob minds and learn new ways to advance the fortune of Africa and its people through alignment of ideas.
Some of the confirmed keynote speakers are: Prof.John Heptonstall, AWR Advisory Board, O. Paul Andrew, Chair, AWR Advisory Board, OliverWilliams, co-founder WealthInsight and Ade Adefeko, VP, OLAM and board member, AWR.
Others include: Audu Ogbe, minister of Agriculture, Acha Leke Snr. Partner, Mc Kinsey Yetunde Allen, WEF PACI, Tanimu Yakubu, Chief Executive, NNGER, Maryanne Njeri Maina, Owner, Business of Luxury & Contributor, Forbes Afrique, Phanice Mogaka, CEO, Eye On Africa, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chairman W/A Rendeavour, Poju Oyemade, Chair The Platform, Amb. Dr. Martin Uhomoibhi, Chief UN Mission on Sudan, amongst others.
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