GENEVA, 20-21 NOVEMBER 2012 THE FORUM FOR AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS A unique networking platform. A strategic tool to develop your business in Africa and internationally. rainbow unlimited
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR 500 THE CHAMPIONS OF BUSINESS GROWTH PARTICIPANTS FROM OVER After more than a decade of substantial economic progress, Africa is 40 COUNTRIES 300 today one of the world’s most attractive emerging market investment destinations. Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs are in the forefront of these remarkable economic advances. Be it in the banking, food processing, AFRICAN COMPANY DIRECTORS construction, energy or service sectors, African champions are seizing 100 the moment, motivated by the desire to conquer new markets. A STRATEGIC TOOL As the fjrst international event of its kind, the AFRICA CEO FORUM BANKERS AND FINANCIERS brings together company chief executives, investors and fjnancial decision-makers to: Support the development of African businesses and contribute to their international promotion. Facilitate dialogue between the private and public sectors to improve the business environment in Africa. ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK An active partner in the AFRICA CEO FORUM , the African Development Bank (AfDB) is particularly involved in the development of Africa’s private sector. In this context, it works to encourage African governments to create a more favourable business environment. Through its reinforced Private Sector Department, the AfDB is increasingly providing technical and fjnancial support to business projects. True to its fundamental mission to contribute to the economic and social development of the continent, the AfDB is fully engaged in the AFRICA CEO FORUM initiative. It shares its objectives to highlight the initiatives of African companies, to provide a space for business people to exchange views and to promote regional and intra-African dialogue. DonalD KaberuKa President of the African Development Bank THE AFRICA CEO FORUM GENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
A TOP-LEVEL GATHERING MEET AFRICA’S OF AFRICA’S CORPORATE ELITE MOST INFLUENTIAL FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES The AFRICA CEO FORUM brings together nearly 300 African CEOs and company directors , as well as some 100 bankers and fjnanciers (see opposite). Joining them are some of the world’s most widely respected The objective of the AFRICA CEO FORUM is business services and solutions companies and a broad spectrum of to deliver a top-level business environment the media for two days of debate and dialogue. within which key players from the world of investment and fjnance can forge stronger ✔ A UNIQUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY relationships with Africa’s established and emerging business elite. The AFRICA CEO FORUM provides company directors with a platform to expand their professional networks, identify potential partners and establish new business relationships. An annual event, it will also enable them to foster relations with their counterparts We wish to develop true value creation between each meeting. strategies with the partners whom we supply ✔ AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO with capital. SHARE EXPERIENCE AND KNOW-HOW lanCinÉ DiabY Private Equity Investment Offjcer, The AFRICA CEO FORUM offers participants a space to share Capital Group their vision of African business with top executives of the foremost international groups, as well as with leading lights in key fjelds One of our key objectives such as law, audit, consulting, information and communication is to develop regional and technology and economic intelligence. continental companies in our portfolio. ✔ UNRIVALLED GLOBAL MEDIA COVERAGE Sofiane lahmar The AFRICA CEO FORUM will be supported by a powerful media Partner, campaign, including coverage of the meeting by top business and Development Partners International fjnancial journalists and the publication post-Forum of feature articles by its media partners, among them Jeune Afrique and Participants include: The Africa Report . • ABU DHABI FUND • ACTIS • AFREXIMBANK • ATTIJARIWAFA BANK • BGFIBANK • BMCE • BOA • BOAD • COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • ECOBANK • EFG HERMES • EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS • EXIMBANK CHINA • FMO • HELIOS INVESTMENT PARTNERS • IFC • LAZARD • PROINVEST • PROPARCO • RENAISSANCE CAPITAL • STANDARD CHARTERED BANK THE AFRICA CEO FORUM GENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
TWO DAYS OF STIMULATING PROFILE OF DISCUSSIONS AND THEMED PARTICIPANTS WORKSHOPS • Chair of the Board The many strategic issues that will be discussed during the plenary sessions • President/CEO of the AFRICA CEO FORUM include: macroeconomic trends affecting the global • Managing Director economy; the attributes that have allowed emerging market companies to play an increasing role on the international stage; the rise of the African urban • Vice-President consumer; and the interrelated social and demographic changes creating new domestic engines of growth. • Partner/Associate • Minister of Business, Finance The discussions and debates will be led by high-level experts and business or Industry personalities from across Africa, Europe, America and Asia. A large part of the programme will focus on new developments in corporate fjnancing and the • Head of Financial or Investment evolving relationship between Africa’s private sector and public authorities. Institution In addition, thematic workshops will enable participants to tap into the current thoughts and ideas of African and international experts concerning management issues and trends. MAIN THEMES OF THE AFRICA CEO FORUM INCLUDE: The impact of the international economy on growth and business in Africa The best opportunities for fjnancing African businesses Recruitment, training and motivation of executives and the business leaders of tomorrow The tools and technologies to improve the competitiveness of African businesses of the future Identifying legal and institutional partners to assist with company creation, merger or acquisition How the private sector can organize to lobby national and regional public authorities THE AFRICA CEO FORUM GENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
ATTENDEES AT THE AFRICA CEO FORUM 2012 WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE… TIDJANE THIAM ALIKO DANGOTE ✔ EXPAND YOUR NETWORK OF INFLUENTIAL CEO, Prudential CEO, Dangote Group AND HIGH-LEVEL AFRICAN OPERATORS The AFRICA CEO FORUM will enable you to meet your counterparts from across the continent, thus building a powerful network and initiating sustainable relationships key to achieving long-term success in Africa. MOULAY HAFID ELALAMY ALBERT YUMA MULIMBI CEO, S aham CEO, Gécamines ✔ FIND NEW CAPITAL PARTNERS The AFRICA CEO FORUM is an exceptional opportunity for attendees to expand their business presence across Africa, through exclusive contacts with the biggest names in banking, fjnancial services and corporate investment. HENRI-CLAUDE OYIMA ARNOLD EKPE CEO, BGFI BANK CEO, Ecobank Group ✔ REVIEW THE CHALLENGES FACING THE AFRICAN AND GLOBAL ECONOMY The AFRICA CEO FORUM will enable you to enrich your knowledge and enhance your strategic thinking through interactive discussion and debate with panels of respected personalities and leading MOïSE KATUMBI MARK CUTIFANI CEO, AngloGold Ashanti Governor of Katanga experts from the African and international corporate communities. ✔ LEARN ABOUT NEW BEST PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT TRENDS The presence of experienced management consultants and global business service companies at the AFRICA CEO FORUM presents NGOZI OKONJO-IWEA LA ISSAD REBRAB Minister of Finance CEO, Cevital attendees with a wealth of knowledge and expertise at their Nigeria fjngertips. ✔ POSITION YOUR COMPANY AT THE CROSSROADS OF CORPORATE AFRICA By promoting your company at the AFRICA CEO FORUM you will MOSTAFA TERRAB GEORGE O. OTIENO CEO, Groupe OCP CEO, ATI/ACA Group benefjt from maximum visibility and direct access to Africa’s most powerful business elite and will be able to engage with a broad spectrum of economic and fjnancial media representing the major regions of the world. AYOOLA OBA OTUDEKO JEAN-LOUIS BILLON CEO, Honeywell Group CEO, Sifca THE AFRICA CEO FORUM GENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
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