SESSION 5 in the webinar series “Crisis Management for African Business Leaders” is titled “Women are Proving to Be Great Leaders During COVID-19. Is this the Pathway to Power?” This session, led by Teresa Clarke, Chair and CEO of Africa.com, explores the exceptional leadership displayed by women during the pandemic and discusses whether this could pave the way for greater female empowerment and leadership in the future.
The session features an esteemed panel of women leaders who have made significant impacts in their respective fields:
- Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, shares her experiences leading a nation through the challenges of the pandemic.
- Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women and former Deputy President of South Africa, discusses the global perspective on women’s leadership during this crisis.
- Oby Ezekwesili, Senior Economic Adviser at the Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative, former Minister of Education of Nigeria, and former Vice President of the Africa Region at the World Bank, provides insights on economic strategies and leadership.
- Anne Juuko, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank, Uganda, talks about leading a major financial institution during these uncertain times.
- Suzan Kereere, Global Head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring at Visa Inc., discusses the role of women leaders in the global financial sector during the pandemic.
- Natasha Wang Mwansa, Women Deliver Young Leader, offers the perspective of the next generation of female leaders and the future of leadership in Africa.
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 brought about by COVID-19, offering African business leaders crucial insights and strategies for navigating these challenging times.