SESSION 4 in the webinar series “Crisis Management for African Business Leaders” is titled “Crafting Strategy in the Face of Uncertainty.” This session is led by Andy Zelleke, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and focuses on how business leaders can develop effective strategies amidst the unpredictable challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The session features a panel of distinguished leaders who will share their insights and approaches to navigating uncertainty:
- Nolitha Fakude, Chair of the Management Board, South Africa, Anglo American, discusses strategic leadership in the mining industry during times of crisis.
- Acha Leke, Senior Partner, Johannesburg, and Chairman of McKinsey Africa, provides perspectives on strategy formulation in the consulting and advisory sector across the continent.
- Funke Opeke, Founder and CEO of MainOne, talks about strategic decision-making in the technology and telecommunications sector.
- Rob Shuter, Group President and CEO of MTN, shares his experiences leading one of Africa’s largest telecom companies through uncertainty.
For more information on this webinar series, visit VirtualConferenceAfrica.com.
This timely and valuable video conference series is produced by Africa.com in partnership with faculty from Harvard Business School. It aims to address the unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, providing African business leaders with essential tools and strategies to navigate these challenging times.