Jon is Dean and Director of Henley Business School in Africa, part of the Henley Business School UK, a leading global business school with campuses in Europe, Asia and Africa. With Henley Africa being the first school to be accredited by The Association of Africa Business schools (AABS), Henley now holds international quadruple accreditation, AABS, AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Henley’s purpose is ‘We build the people who build the businesses that build Africa.’

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Jon’s career includes roles as educator, dean, corporate executive, airline pilot, aerobatic competitor, writer and speaker. He has 45 years of international working experience. He has been a professor of innovation, MBA director, director of executive education, designer and director of numerous executive education programmes and lecturer in strategy, innovation and executive learning. His interests are economic and educational transformation, sustainability and business evolution.
Henley Africa has been an entrepreneurial success, with a strong reputation for progressive learning design and care for students and clients.

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Jon is chairman of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa, chairman of the Association of Africa Business Schools, board member of the Alliance of Management Development Associations in Rising Economies, and former vice-chair of the South African Business Schools Association. He is chair and founder of MBAid, an NPO that seeks to turn the energies of business schools to social good, which has worked with over 350 NGOs. Jon is also a Distinguished Professor at Woxsen University, India and a life Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

Kevin is an experienced investment professional with ICAEW's Corporate Finance Qualification and has held roles in corporate law, banking, and private equity with firms like Apex Group and Mauritius Commercial Bank. Since 2017, he's been the CEO of Cartwheel Investments, supporting SMEs in sectors like finance and healthcare. His portfolio includes the Centre for Legal and Business Studies (CLBS), offering legal education in partnership with UK universities and executive training for the financial sector.

Hugues LEVECQ is Deputy Dean of ESSEC Africa. He joined Essec in 2008 as the Associate Dean for the Specialized Masters. He was appointed Dean of the Global BBA in 2013, a program he ran and developed until 2021.

He holds an MBA and a PhD form the Stern School of Business, New York University. His research interests are in the field of market microstructure, and the design of electronic markets.

He was an Assistant Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and held a similar position at Baruch College, CUNY, until returning to France in 2003.

He is dedicated to the development of higher education in Africa, leveraging ESSEC Africa to enhance diversity and build bridges between the continent and the rest of the world, providing African students with international mobility opportunities.

Vincenzo Vinzi is the Dean and President of ESSEC Business School, a position he's held since 2018. He's an internationally recognized expert in statistics, with numerous publications and citations to his name. In addition to his role at ESSEC, Vinzi serves on several boards, including CentraleSupélec and the American Chamber of Commerce in France. He's also deeply involved in academic organizations, where he contributes to accreditation and advisory efforts.

Angela Ndunge currently serves as an AABS Board Member, and Deputy Executive Dean at Strathmore Business School (SBS), where she also holds the position of a full-time Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Leadership. She has earned an MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Psychology from the University of Nottingham (UK). Additionally, Dr. Ndunge is recognized as a chartered member of The British Psychological Society, highlighting her expertise in the field.

During his 22-year career, Williamson has served on several academic committees and the boards of directors for a variety of nonprofit organizations. In addition, he has provided expert insights in the areas of organizational innovation and employee recruitment and retention to executives in more than 20 countries across six continents for companies such as CBRE, PwC, Lockheed Martin, Nestle, and Accenture.

Nacho Zabaleta, CFA, is the Executive Director of the Canary Islands Business School, where he has been a Finance Professor for over 20 years. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, an MBA in International Banking from Texas A&M International University, and a Master of Science in Finance from Montpellier Business School. With more than 15 years of experience in financial inclusion, Nacho has worked as a consultant and researcher across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. A passionate advocate for education as a tool for global improvement, he is the author of Las Sin Banco (The Bankless), a book on microfinance, and the host of Hablar por Hablar, a financial literacy program on Spain’s top radio station, SER Radio.

Dr AliElquammah, based out of Morocco, is currently the Dean of HEM Business School.At HEM Business School.  Dr. Elquammah isalso a Professor and Director in charge of all issues and matters pertaining tothe organization internationally such as international relations andaccreditations. Prior to this, he occupied many positions as a GeneralSecretary attached to the President of HEM, Director of the ExecutiveEducation, Director of International Affairs. Prior to HEM BS, he was a SeniorAnalyst - Business Intelligence at EchoStar Corporation in the United States.He has also worked as a Senior Information Analyst at Merrill Lynch for fiveyears.

He holds aPhD in Management Sciences, an MBA, and a Master of Science in ComputerInformation Systems.  His majorprofessional/academic work includes articles and case studies on thehomeostasis of stability and change to succeed an implementation of an EnterpriseSystem. Dr Elquammah has become Chairman of the Board of the Association forAfrican Business Schools (AABS) in January 2018, a member of the SteeringCommittee of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-MEA)since 2012, and a member of the steering committee of PRME (Principles ofResponsible Management Education) since 2016. He has an overall experience ofover 28 years in the Higher Education field and the IT & DigitalTransformation industry both in Morocco and in the United States.

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With expertise in theological ethics, particularly in politics, economics, and business, Piet previously held the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He is an active public speaker, regularly addressing NGOs, businesses, and cultural organizations. His book on the Belhar Confession earned the Andrew Murray-Desmond Tutu Prize for academic literature.

Professor Olayinka David-West is a distinguished academic and thought leader in business management and technology, serving as Associate Dean at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University and a board member of the Association of African Business Schools (AABS). With decades of experience in IT and financial services, she is a passionate advocate for digital transformation and financial inclusion. She leads the Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Financial Services (SIDFS) initiative, driving financial inclusion in Nigeria and fostering collaborations between businesses, startups, and policymakers. Her work has earned international recognition, and she is frequently sought after as a speaker and consultant. Professor David-West holds multiple certifications in governance and technology and is dedicated to mentoring young women in STEM, solidifying her as a leading voice in Africa's fintech industry.

Nezha Hayat, a prominent Moroccan business leader, has made significant contributions to the finance and regulatory sectors, particularly in promoting financial markets, corporate governance, and female empowerment. Holding an MBA from ESSEC Business School, she has led a distinguished career in banking and finance. As the first woman to serve as Chairperson and CEO of Morocco’s Capital Market Authority (AMMC), she has strengthened Morocco’s capital markets and advocated for financial inclusion. A founding member of the Club des Femmes Administrateurs au Maroc, she champions gender equality and women’s leadership, earning recognition as a role model and thought leader.

Cosme Almeida is the Abroad Programs Director at Católica Porto Business School and an Association of African Business Schools valued accreditation review team member. He holds an MSc in Marketing with a thesis titled “Financial Brand Valuation: A Method Based on Stakeholders' Response.” He has postgraduate qualifications in Auditing and Management Control, along with “Finance for Non-Financial Managers” from IESE Business School. As the Executive Director of Programa Atlântico, a partnership among business schools in Africa, Europe, and South America, Cosme also consults on brand valuation. He is a father of twins and a basketball coach.

Mark Smith, now Dean of Programs at emlyon business school, holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and was previously Dean of the business school at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Formerly, he served as Dean of the Faculty and professor in Human Resources Management at Grenoble École de Management in France, and has also worked at Manchester Business School (UK). His research focuses on careers, labor market policies, and their impact on men and women, particularly in areas like working conditions, hours, and work-life balance integration. Smith has conducted research for multiple European institutions and led the “Work Life Careers” research team in Grenoble for many years. As part of the coordination team for the European Network of Experts in the field of Gender Equality (ENEGE), he has authored and co-authored over fifty books and peer-reviewed articles, including Business Ethics - A Critical Approach: Integrating Ethics Across the Business World (with Patrick O'Sullivan and Mark Esposito, 2012) and Gender and the European Labour Market (with Francesca Bettio and Janneke Plantenga, 2013).

Prof. Colson served as Advisor to the French Prime Minister (1998-2002), then as Project Leader in the French Government’s strategy agency (2002-2005), where he led a task force on change management and negotiation in the public sector (La conduite du changement dans le secteur public, 2005). Since 1998 Prof. Colson has taught negotiation, change management, and leadership at ESSEC for MBA students and corporate executives. Since 1998 he is also an adjunct professor in negotiation at the Ecole nationale d’administration (ENA). His research on negotiation appears in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of International Negotiation, Négociations, Revue française de gestion, Contrats publics, and International Relations. He published 5 books translated into 9 languages, including Méthode de négociation (2004), The First Move: A Negotiation Method (2008), Négociations européennes, D’Henri IV à l’Europe des 27 (2008), Méthode de médiation (2008) and Entrer en négociation (2011).He holds a doctorate in political science (Université Paris-Descartes) and a PhD in International Relations (University of Kent). He got his first degree from Sciences Po Paris. As a Jean-Monnet Fellow (British Council), he received a Master in International Conflict Analysis (Kent). He got his MBA at ESSEC. In 2008 the Académie des sciences morales et politiques (Institut de France) awarded a Grand Prix to his research.

Momar Dieng is the Dean of the African Leadership University School of Business (ALUSB) and holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of California at Davis. He has also studied development economics and public administration at Harvard's Kennedy School and international education policy at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. Momar's research includes random matrices and education reform, while his work focuses on leveraging data science and technology to enhance governance and public service delivery in sub-Saharan Africa. He founded Africa Web Services, an ICT firm, and SpidiPay, a fintech company. Previously, he served as Senior Technical and Policy Advisor in Senegal's Ministry of Education and as a Senior Policy Advisor for UNDP Liberia. An expert in election data analysis, he regularly lectures at Harvard University and has also spoken at the University of Arizona and Waseda University in Japan on electoral integrity.

Hamid Bouchikhi is a distinguished academic and thought leader in management and organizational studies. He currently serves as a professor at ESSEC Business School in France, where he holds the position of Head of the Management Department. With a PhD in Management, Professor Bouchikhi's research focuses on organizational behavior, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. He has published extensively in reputable academic journals and is known for his contributions to understanding the dynamics of organizations in a global context. In addition to his academic roles, he has served as a consultant for various organizations, providing insights into effective management practices and strategic decision-making. Professor Bouchikhi is recognized for his commitment to education and his ability to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications in the business world.

Mr. Methqal, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), is a diplomat and expert in international cooperation. He has been instrumental in enhancing Morocco's global presence, particularly in South-South cooperation, building partnerships with African and Arab countries. With an Engineering degree from Mohammadia School of Engineers and executive training from Harvard University, his work aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on poverty, education, and climate change. Mr. Methqal's leadership has strengthened Morocco's diplomatic relationships and earned him recognition for his contributions to global development and diplomacy.

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Dr. Timothy C. Okech is an Associate Professor of Economics and is currently serving as Chair, Accounting, Finance & Economics (AFE). He holds advanced degree in Economics with a bias in Health Economics and Okech has over eighteen years in capacity building, teaching and research. Areas of experience and interest include health systems strengthening, family planning and reproductive, maternal and neo-natal health, animal health & welfare, universal health coverage, training, quality assurance, health care financing and evaluation, Trade and Transportation, among others. Okech has working experience in various countries and regions including Eastern and Southern Africa, West Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. He has consulted for various multicultural and multidisciplinary environment including USAID, DFID, SIDA, African Development Bank, Brooke East Africa, National Aids Control Council (NACC), CDC/PEPFAR, GIZ, Farming Systems Kenya, Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA), Government Ministries (Eastern, Southern and West African countries), private and public sectors, implementing and development partners, regional partners (EAC, COMESA, SADC, AU) and UN Missions. Additionally, Okech has excellent training in both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, Policy Analysis, health systems strengthening including universal health coverage, policy analysis, Health Care financing, health technology assessment, health resource tracking); development of e-learning and teaching/training materials in Economics. Okech is a member of various professional associations including Global Public Health, African Health Economics & Policy Association (AfHEA), Community of Practice on Financial Access, International Society for Pharmaco- economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), Abt Associates Group. He has published over forty journal articles in internationally peer reviewed Journals. In addition, he has presented papers in various local, regional and international conferences in topical areas including universal health coverage.

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Ian Hawkings has 15 years of experience in providing impactful communications projects, brand consultancy and reputation management to a client base of leading business schools spanning the UK, Europe, Asia and the US.

At CarringtonCrisp Ian focuses on brand, product positioning and the higher education competitive landscape.  Ian works closely with senior teams and stakeholders to produce recommendations that allow these organisations to navigate the changes required so that they remain relevant and competitive in today’s every changing world. Recent projects include work with Cork University Business School, Yorkville University and Lincoln Business School.

Ian joined the company in 2018 having previously been Head of the Education Practice for an international PR and communications agency. Previous to his work in business education, Ian was an executive search consultant in the finance and insurance sector.

Dr. Helmi Hammami is a distinguished expert in forensic accounting, ethical financial practices, and strategic leadership, with a rich career spanning academia and industry. Formerly a Professor and Head of Accounting and Finance at Rennes School of Business, he has contributed extensively to advancing best practices in finance, focusing on transparency, accountability, and integrity. Dr. Hammami has also held various senior academic and advisory roles, influencing global standards in financial ethics, risk management, and governance. Recently appointed as Dean of ESLSCA Business School Egypt, he also serves as the Chair of the Accreditation Governance Board at AABS, where he continues to inspire professionals and students alike, guiding them in navigating the complexities of today’s financial landscape.

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Rodrigue Colaianni is the Founder and CEO of EduConnect USA, specializing in the internationalization of universities, student mobility, and career center development. With over 27 years of experience in creating international bridges between universities, students and companies, Rodrigue helps institutions build international partnerships, enhance student mobility, develop career services and navigate immigration regulations and processes. Through innovation and under Rodrigue’s management, EduConnect USA is taking exchange programs to the next level and redefining work and study programs.

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Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez is the Vice President of Woxsen University and an esteemed academic with expertise in cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at Universidad del Externado, Colombia, and is a member of various international advisory boards. Dr. Rodriguez is recognized for his contributions to AI-driven solutions in education and technology, fostering innovation and strategic leadership across diverse platforms.

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