Frank Braeken’s career includes senior executive and leadership roles in finance, operations, and strategy. Braeken previously worked with Unilever African, holding many pivotal roles across diverse regions, including Group Vice President in China and Executive Vice President overseeing Africa and the Middle East.
Following his time at Unilever, he transitioned to become a prominent figure in African agribusiness and investment advisory, focusing on integrating ESG and Sustainability with business strategy. He has also served as a Fund Partner with Black Volta Ventures and was the Chief Investment Officer at Amatheon Agri Holding.
Frank continues to serve on numerous boards of investment funds and business organizations operating in Africa, MENA, and globally. He continues to shape the landscape of nonprofit organizations, currently holding chairman positions at MSI, AGRA, and AECF. Additionally, he serves as non-executive Chairman at Baobab+, a Paris-based provider of solar home systems in Africa. He is also a non-executive Director and plays integral roles in the Audit Committee and Risk & Sustainability Committee at Tiger Brands Ltd., South Africa.
Braeken holds a degree in Law and an MBA in Finance from the University of Leuven, Belgium, and is an alumnus of the Wharton Executive Program.
Wayne Dunn is the founder of the CSR Training Institute and CSR | ESG Institute. A former Professor of Practice in sustainability at McGill University, he is recognized as a global thought leader and pragmatic problem solver, frequently speaking on business, social responsibility, economics, and strategy at events worldwide.
He is an award-winning global sustainability expert with extensive teaching, writing, lecturing and advisory service experience. He is supported by an extensive faculty and advisory team.
Leadership on SDGs & Business “The pedigree speaks for itself…Pragmatic and global thought leadership on aligning SDGs and business.”
Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs
Demystified ESG, SDG & CSR “It demystified ESG, SDG, and CSR. Very simple and engaging learning.”
Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources
A Practical & Realistic Approach “Professor Dunn brings a practical and realistic approach to CSR and shared value, blending theory and practice to develop pragmatic approaches that address real-world challenges.”
Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration
Thoughtful, Coherent, Insightful “Coherent, thoughtful, stimulating, insightful, and state-of-the-art! The network of public, private, and civil society participants was incredible. Some of the leading experts in the field.”
Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA
Just What I Needed “Pragmatic, strategic, and full of practical insights. Just what I needed.”
Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa
Really Practical
‘…useful beyond expectation, has given me a clear perspective’
Leonard J. Mkude
Accountant General
United Republic of Tanzania
“The Masterclass reinforced the importance of ESG and challenged me to articulate its value proposition.”
Ross Mitchell
Verdensure
