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The Advisory Board

Diana Antwiwaa Amoako

Diana Antwiwaa Amoako Managing Consultant – Ideas & Update Diana is a Managing Consultant and the owner of Ideas & Update, a People, Learning and Performance consulting unit supporting individuals and organisations with People, Learning, and Performance Solutions. She has over 30 years’ experience as a People, Learning and Development practitioner. Diana holds an MA Adult Education from University of Ghana and a Post Graduate certificate in Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. She is certified to a Level 5 in Leadership and Management by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Diana is a member of CIPD-UK and CIHRM, Ghana and very passionate about self-directed and lifelong learning. Other Team Members Anne N. Kabugi Samirah Faruk Francis Eyo​ Gudrun Frank​ Nana Bema Kodwiw Sonia Sahli Owolabi Ebunoluwa Gbohunmi  Jimmy Karima Chakacha Christelle Ami D. Zami Precious Nyarko Gyau Trina Ofosu-Adarkwa Abenaa Kessewaa Brown

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Nneka Okekearu

Nneka Okekearu Advisory Board Chairperson Nneka Okekearu is the Advisory Board Chair for L&D Africa Conference 2023. She heads Gender and is Deputy Director at the Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan Atlantic University. A certified IFC TPMA Assessor, Leadership trainer from the Centre for Creative Leadership US, and Global Mentor with the Michigan State University. She has mentored over 1000 entrepreneurs in the last decade and a half helping them clarify their: Positions, Profits, and Processes. Her passion lies in helping entrepreneurs unlock their passions and potential.  Other Team Members Jimmy Karima Chakacha Christelle Ami D. Zami Precious Nyarko Gyau Abenaa Kessewaa Brown Abigail Khuluse Diana Antwiwaa Amoako Nneka Okekearu Mehdi Chahed Aïssatou Diallo Ashraf Shenouda Catharina Gradidge Margaret Jackson, (FLPI)

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Mehdi Chahed

Mehdi Chahed Chairman, Programme Committee Mehdi holds a master’s degree in finance from the Ecole Supérieure de Gestion et Finances (ESG Finance) in Paris. He has provided business and consulting support for clients in tourism, services and manufacturing sectors and has conducted training for MSMEs in the areas of management, soft skills and quality, in North and Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. He is the founder and managing director of CEFAC, a consulting and training firm, specializing in human resources, management and quality management. Other Team Members Abenaa Kessewaa Brown Abigail Khuluse Diana Antwiwaa Amoako Nneka Okekearu Mehdi Chahed Aïssatou Diallo Ashraf Shenouda Catharina Gradidge Margaret Jackson, (FLPI) Oliver Agbetoglo Robert Akoto Amoafo Maame Darkwaa Twum Barima

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Catharina Gradidge

Catharina Gradidge Catharina holds a master’s degree in Education, provides online facilitation for EF international school and is a certified Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) online designer heading the Tushiya training department. Other Team Members Abenaa Kessewaa Brown Abigail Khuluse Diana Antwiwaa Amoako Nneka Okekearu Mehdi Chahed Aïssatou Diallo Ashraf Shenouda Catharina Gradidge Margaret Jackson, (FLPI) Oliver Agbetoglo Robert Akoto Amoafo Maame Darkwaa Twum Barima

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Margaret Jackson, (FLPI)

Margaret Jackson, (FLPI) Conference Convener. Managing Partner, Rainbow Consult Margaret Jackson is a Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) fellow, an International Finance Corporation (IFC) certified Master Trainer and Instructional Designer, in addition to being a certified Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) online designer and facilitator. Other Team Members Abenaa Kessewaa Brown Abigail Khuluse Diana Antwiwaa Amoako Nneka Okekearu Mehdi Chahed Aïssatou Diallo Ashraf Shenouda Catharina Gradidge Margaret Jackson, (FLPI) Oliver Agbetoglo Robert Akoto Amoafo Maame Darkwaa Twum Barima

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Robert Akoto Amoafo

Robert Akoto Amoafo (Secretariat Head) Gender, Human Rights & L&D Expert Robert Akoto Amoafo is a Human Rights advocate, communications expert, personal and organizational development coach and an International Finance Corporation (IFC) certified trainer. His expertise is in Executive Leadership, Governance and Change Management. He also specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Other Team Members Abenaa Kessewaa Brown Abigail Khuluse Diana Antwiwaa Amoako Nneka Okekearu Mehdi Chahed Aïssatou Diallo Ashraf Shenouda Catharina Gradidge Margaret Jackson, (FLPI) Oliver Agbetoglo Robert Akoto Amoafo Maame Darkwaa Twum Barima

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Baaba Jackson, (FLPI)

Baaba Jackson (FLPI) Partner, Rainbow Consult Baaba Jackson is a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), UK. She is also an LPI Expert Facilitator, International Finance Corporation -Learning and Performance Institute (IFC-LPI) Certified Trainer and a provisional trainer for the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). Baaba is a skilled online facilitator and is an LPI Certified Designer of Online Learning as well as an LPI Certified Online Learning Facilitator. Additionally, she is involved in the design of training manuals for various Rainbow Consult (RAINBOW) clients across the West African sub-region. She also doubles as a Partner at Rainbow Consult, overseeing all administrative work for RAINBOW, the day-to-day running of the firm, as well as managing RAINBOW’s associates and consultants. She is also in charge of maintaining and growing client relationships. Other Team Members Trina Ofosu-Adarkwa Abenaa Kessewaa Brown Abigail Khuluse Diana Antwiwaa Amoako Nneka Okekearu Mehdi Chahed Aïssatou Diallo Ashraf Shenouda Catharina Gradidge Margaret Jackson, (FLPI) Oliver Agbetoglo Robert Akoto Amoafo

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