Ibukun Awosika is an acclaimed African entrepreneur, author, and global leader. As Chairman and Founder of The Chair Centre Group, she leads a prominent furniture and security systems provider in Nigeria. A lifelong learner with degrees from top global institutions, Ibukun serves on numerous corporate and non-profit boards worldwide, including IESE Business School, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, and Binance. She was also the first female Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria. Committed to national service, she’s a member of the UK G7 Impact Taskforce and Vice Chair of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing. Ibukun empowers the next generation through initiatives like the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy and her role as a judge on Jack Ma’s Africa’s Business Heroes program.

Maryam Aliko Mohammed is an organizational development strategist and CEO of Modalali, with over two decades of experience in human and organizational performance, leveraging learning psychology. Holding an MBA in HR and Marketing and Cambridge-certified in coaching, she applies her expertise across manufacturing, education, oil and gas, and finance. A published author and TEDx speaker, Maryam sits on the boards of StanbicIBTC and Nestle Nigeria PLC. She designs entrepreneurial curricula, mentors, and translates complex psychological principles into actionable strategies for excellence, demonstrating her commitment to human potential and organizational transformation.

Fola Adeola is a distinguished entrepreneur, banker, and thought leader with over four decades of experience in finance, enterprise development, and public policy. He founded Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) in 1990, transforming it into one of Africa’s most respected financial institutions. A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, Fola established the FATE Foundation to empower aspiring Nigerian entrepreneurs. His leadership extends to significant roles as Chairman of IWOSAN, Lagoon Hospitals, and founding Chairman of MainOne Cable Company Limited, which pioneered West Africa’s first open-access submarine cable. In the public sector, he served as the inaugural Chairman of Nigeria’s National Pension Commission. Fola continues to profoundly influence business, policy, and leadership across Africa and beyond