Arc. Fifi Ekanem Ejindu
Arc. Fifi Ekanem Ejindu is the first Black African Woman to graduate with a B.Arch from the prestigious Pratt Institute School of Architecture, New York, USA. She also has a Masters degree in Urban Planning from the same Institute. She is currently the Principal Partner, StarCrest Associates. Ejindu has popularized a unique style of architecture known as 'Neo Traditional' which she defines as designing and building a project with new materials, but with traditional and old style details and features.
* Appearing on CNN's African Voices in 2013, FIFI EJINDU has been ranked as one of the African Female Pioneers in the fields of Architecture and Business. She was inducted into the Global Women Leaders Hall of Fame (African Charter). A commendation from the State of Georgia House of Representatives for her achievements and was awarded African Female Economic Champion in 2013. She has been featured by People Maven as one of the top ten famous African female Architects. * In 2019, an outstanding service award was presented to her by Female Architects of Nigeria (FAN) a subsidiary of the Nigerian Institute of Architects.
Princess Fift Ekanem Ejindu who is known by the style and Title of Her Highness, Obonganwan King James is the Chairperson, StarCrest Group of Companies involved in the sectors of Bullding Construction, Real Estate, Oil and Gas for the past 28 years. StarCrest Investments has initiated several Investment Forums in the UAE. She is an Honorary Patron of the prestigious Icons Club in Dubai. She was a member of the Nigerian National Heritage Council and Endowment of the Arts. * Former member of the Technical Committee on Foreign Direct * Investments, Akwa Ibom State Government. * In 2023, winning by the majority of public votes, she has been awarded the title of African Iconic Female Entrepreneur of the year.
Antonio Henrique da Silva
He is a dedicated serial entrepreneur with more than 26 years' experience in various sectors, including Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Broadcasting, and Industry & Construction, both locally in Angola and internationally.
His academic background in IT, telecommunications and business management has been the foundation of his path, allowing him to pioneer breakthroughs and drive unparalleled growth.
Bento dos Santos
Bento dos Santos is the most famous youth Entrepreneur in Angola.
He is the CEO of “Organizações Beija”. He does business in diamonds, trade and Commerce. He is a businessman, politician and former general officer of Angolan Army and owner of the football team “Kabuscorp Sport Clube do Palanca”..
With over 30 years experience in business he has partnerships with several global companies.
Engr. (Mrs.) Sabena Yohannes
Engr. ( Mrs.) Sabena Yohannes is an Angolan, a business Strategist, Relationship Manager experienced in Business Development, Information Technology, Real Estate, Construction and Business Innovation field.
She is a Skilled professional with Thirty (30) years of Professional Experience in Engineering, Business analysis, Operations, customers Relations, Business Development, Public Relations, Human resources and human Capital development.
Engr. Sabena Yohannes Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and Strives for professional excellence. She is an accomplished Business Executive expert in personnel leadership, resource management, key decision-making and presently the President of Afritrack Angola; a company created out of a vision, a group of professionals with strong base in construction and development business focusing on Legacy oriented developmental projects with a Mission to become an exemplary engineering, construction, manufacturing company known for its solutions, integrity and unflinching commitment of its management towards customers as well as providing best value to its stakeholders.
Clenio Gomes
Clenio Gomes is a co founder of the Cledugo group. He has several interests in Angolan companies that are into different sectors like Trade, Commmerce and Building Construction.
Luyeca Carlos
He is the PCA - Founder of Luyeca Organizations. Businessman working in the pharmaceutical and hospital sectors. Owner of several micro companies in Angola and support services for hospitals. Very dedicated and pragmatic.
Emmanuel Amieo Evbodaghe
Emmanuel Amieo Evbodaghe is a Nigerian. He is a human capital development specialist, content developer, intersectional approach project manager. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA), 1997 and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts (BA), 1985.
Over a span of seven years I have served as a permanent facilitator and rapporteur of the yearly Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (now tagged Nigeria International Energy Summit) organized by the Ministry of Petroleum, NNPC and Brevity Andersen since 2018 covering the following Summits:
2018: Leading Africa’s Response to Global Oil and Gas challenges 2019: “Shaping the Future through Efficiency and innovation” 2020: “Widening the Integration Circle: Technology, Knowledge, Sustainability and Partnership” 2021: The Launch of the “Decade of Gas” Pre-Summit 2021: “From Crisis to opportunities: New Approaches to the Future of hydrocarbons” 2022: “Revitalizing the Industry: Future Fuels and Energy Transition” 2023: “Global Perspective for Sustainable Future” My overall thirty years plus professional work experience is concentrated primarily in Business Development, Human Capital Development and Resource Mobilization. My work ethics stresses the ability of working to support my organization acquire needed resources and mobilize identified stakeholders towards accomplishing organizational goals and objectives. I rely on excellent Communication and Marketing skills to do my job. These include: strategic planning, proposal writing, landscaping trending issues for business opportunities, case presentation, negotiation for mutually beneficial outcomes, events management, project reporting and customer relations. My forte has been most especially in the areas of socio- economic development; Oil and Gas Services; Corporate Social responsibility of Oil and Gas Companies in the Niger Delta; and all-round human capital development. I emphasize integrity and transparency on the job. It is the only way to sustain healthy client base and enjoy referrals. Relevant Work History: ENTERPRISE ENERGY GLOBAL SERVICES LTD, Abuja, Nigeria April 2020 – to date Managing Director Enterprise Energy is an Oil, Gas and Renewable energy Company with significant investment and operations across petroleum, gas, LPG, solar marketing; consultancy, training, logistics and local content services.