William Stenhouse is the former Vice President of Agility Africa, CEO of Stenhouse & Associates, Founder and CEO of the UAE Africa Networking Group, and Advisor of African Markets for Synergate, Mecure Real Estate Regional Commercial Head, SJ Gold and Diamond Business Solutions, and Joud Investments; William currently leads Pace Business Solutions business as well as advisor for Kush Investments. William is the UN-appointed Permanent Representative of the UTA Executive Office and Senior Advisor with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General for Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.
William is the co-author of the Titans of Africa series, featuring 75 African stories of success and business excellence published and launched in Dubai. William is an Infrastructure Development professional and Supply Chain and logistics expert with more than three decades of experience with deep experience in Logistics Park development, people development, and industry standardization; entrusted with $5 billion in capital investments across six Sub-Sahara African countries.
William founded The UAE Africa Networking Group (UAEANG) in 2016. Since its inception, the group has established itself as the only Dubai-based networking business platform that promotes relationship-building and collaboration between the UAE and African markets. In addition, the UAEANG facilitates B2B and B2C direct sales, SME development/ support, and business partnering for all of its global members. The UAEANG connects its members by leveraging its extensive global reach, market intelligence, and unique business opportunities.
The UAE Africa Networking group has a global footprint of more than 14,600 members from 65 countries, comprising of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), investors, professional service organizations, multinational companies, local companies, government bodies, and young Entrepreneurs.
The UAE Africa Networking group hosts numerous formal networking events quarterly and annually, along with informal business breakfast events, and hosts African government conferences, exhibitions, and roadshows. The UAE Africa Networking Group currently hosts periodic networking events and multiple C-level programs and initiatives in person and virtually at partner locations in Dubai and across the northern Emirates.
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.
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Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs
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Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources
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Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration
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Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA
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Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa
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Leonard J. Mkude
Accountant General
United Republic of Tanzania
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Ross Mitchell
Verdensure
