§01 · Speakers & Leadership

Speakers & Leadership

Global leaders. Business builders. Decision makers.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — 21–23 April 2027
§01 The people behind WBS

Global leaders. Business builders. Decision makers shaping the next chapter of global growth.

WBS 2027 brings together confirmed speakers, a Global Advisory Board, a Global Investment Council, Directors of Collaboration & Strategy, and Regional Ambassadors.

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§02 The Global Advisory Board

Meet the visionaries

The visionaries and architects guiding WBS 2027.

The Global Advisory Board serves as the strategic guidance body supporting the Summit's direction and international positioning. The Advisory Board ensures high-level strategic oversight, global engagement, and the strengthening of regional collaboration ecosystems.

"Building the future of enterprise through global collaboration."

WBS 2027 represents more than an event; it represents a movement toward stronger business ecosystems, deeper global relationships, and sustainable economic progress. We invite you to become part of this journey.

Amb. Dr. Wallace Williams
Chairman
Dr. Ngozi Oyewole
Vice Chairperson
§04 Advisory Board

Advisory Board

39 members

Recognised leaders providing strategic counsel on the direction, relevance and global impact of WBS 2027.

Amb. Dr. Wallace Williams (Chairman)
Ambassador of Antigua to Nigeria; Hon. Consul General of Antigua & Barbuda to the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Ngozi Oyewole (Vice Chairperson)
Founder, NOXIE Limited; Continental President, Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa)
Amb. Dr. Wallace Williams
Amb. Dr. Wallace Williams
Chairman
Dr. Ngozi Oyewole
Dr. Ngozi Oyewole
Vice Chairperson
Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba
Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba
Kenyan Lawyer; Legal Scholar; Pan-Africanist
Larisa B. Miller
Larisa B. Miller
CEO, Phoenix Global Group Holdings, Inc.
Hon. Dr. Dexter Todd MP
Hon. Dr. Dexter Todd MP
Attorney-at-Law & MP, Guyana
Kunmi Ariyo
Kunmi Ariyo
Founder & CEO, Mirus Events
Christopher Salem
Christopher Salem
Global Speaker; Mindset Strategist
Sheba Wilson
Sheba Wilson
People & Culture Consultant; Executive Coach
H.E. Dr. Alisa Whyte
H.E. Dr. Alisa Whyte
The Mindset Disrupter; Global Workforce Strategist
H.E. Dr. Edna Joyce Santos
H.E. Dr. Edna Joyce “Fatima” Santos
CEO, LightWorkers Advisory & Management FZ LLC
Amb. Dr. Bola Preye-Ayo
Amb. Dr. Bola Preye-Ayo
Political & International Business Strategist
Dr. G.D. Singh
Dr. G.D. Singh
Founder & President, Unified Brainz Virtuoso Ltd.
Dr. Raymond Banzuela
Dr. Raymond Banzuela
Convener, International Business Conference
Fuad Abubakar Mohammed
Fuad Abubakar Mohammed
Head / Country Manager, Ghana Cocoa Marketing Co. UK
H.E. Hon. Sir Don Lahoucine Goghrod
H.E. Hon. Sir Don Lahoucine Goghrod
Ambassador / Diplomat, UNASDG
Dr. Adeniyi Adeyemi
Dr. Adeniyi Adeyemi
MD / CEO, Dealclinchers Realtors / Homes Limited
Kwadwo Dekyi
Kwadwo Dekyi
Founder & CEO, TreeHill Global Ltd
Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome
Atunyota Alleluya “Ali Baba” Akpobome
Comedian; Entrepreneur; Business Strategist
Ugo Umeseaka
Ugo Umeseaka
Chief Operating Officer, Redtech
Kasham Musa Iliya
Kasham Musa Iliya
Founder, MalbiCon Global Advisory; CEO, Pirotti Premium
H.E. Amb. Dr. Enobong Louisa Akaiso
H.E. Amb. Dr. Enobong Louisa Akaiso
Global Image Maker; UN Peace Ambassador
Chief (Dr.) Paul Edeh, FCPA
Chief (Dr.) Paul Edeh, FCPA
Chairman, Signature Edge Limited
Dr. Joshua Awesome
Dr. Joshua Awesome
Strategic Advisor; Executive Coach
Amb. Dr. Dunston Pereira
Amb. Dr. Dunston Pereira
CEO, Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi
Mr. Igwe Kalu Onuma
Mr. Igwe Kalu Onuma, PMP
CEO, GreyWorks Limited
Mr. Wael Osman
Mr. Wael Osman
CEO, RYTS Global and Pixonal
Mr. Alex Nwankwo
Mr. Alex Nwankwo “AlexReports”
CEO, Amity Global Network
Dr. Agata Smolarek
Dr. Agata Smolarek
CEO, Global Business & Law LTD., Poland
Prof. Chris Irene Imumolen
Prof. Chris Irene Imumolen
National Chairman, Accord Party
Mohamed Ashraf
Mohamed Ashraf
Founder & Group CEO, Orbit Group UAE
Michael Joseph Tolan
Michael Joseph Tolan (Coach MJ Tolan)
CEO, Carrington Agency
Ekaterine Maisuradze
Ekaterine Maisuradze MD, DBA
Founder & President, GAACC
Dr. Karim R. Ellis
Dr. Karim R. Ellis
CEO, Empowered2Win
Atiku Ahmed
Atiku Ahmed
Senior Scientific Officer, NESREA
Dr. Emily Mogano
Dr. Emily Mogano
MD, Neo Royal Executive Club
Empress Helen F. Perry
Empress Helen F. Perry
CEO, Brigova Oil Group
Frank Beckmann
Frank Beckmann
Founder & CEO, GVI Investment Advisory
Dr. Rohit K. Gupta
Dr. Rohit K. Gupta
Chairman, Eurasia-Afro Chamber of Commerce
Martin Dimitrov
Martin Dimitrov
Founder, WealthLock
§05 Investment Council

WBS Global Investment Council

Chaired by Frank Beckmann

An elite council of investors and financial leaders shaping the summit's capital, investment and deal-flow agenda.

Frank Beckmann (Chairman)
Founder & CEO, GVI Investment Advisory; Senator & German Chair, World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF/G20); Berlin, Germany
Investment Council member
Investment Council member
Investment Council member
Investment Council member
Investment Council member
Investment Council member

More distinguished members to be announced.

§06 Directors

Directors of Collaboration & Strategy

7 directors

Senior representatives advancing strategic partnerships, institutional engagement and regional participation across key global markets.

Natalie Fort
Natalie Fort (CH)
West Africa — Founder, Fort Group; TV Host, GHOne TV
Ghada Rashwan
Ghada Rashwan
Middle East & GCC — Founder & CEO, SustAlnovate.Co.Sa
Dr. Jacqueleen Bido
Dr. Jacqueleen Bido
USA — CEO, Bidoism Global
Sher Afzal
Sher Afzal
Pakistan & South Asia — Founder & Group CEO, Global CEO’s Club
Emmanuel-Temple Itam
Emmanuel-Temple Itam
Nigeria — Founder & CEO, Gainsworld Investment Dynasty Ltd
Hon. (Prof) Robinah K. Nanyunja
Hon. (Prof) Robinah K. Nanyunja
East Africa — President & Chair, Pilot International and WEFA
Humphrey Onyima
Humphrey Onyima
Nigeria — Publisher & CEO, Leadership Scorecard Magazine
§07 Regional Ambassadors

Regional Ambassadors

12 ambassadors

Regional connectors strengthening WBS relationships with business communities, institutions and market leaders across priority regions.

Amb. Daniel Ocheme (Head of Regional Ambassadors)
Business Developer, Financial Engineer & Alternative Funding Strategist
Umar Muhammed
Umar Muhammed (IconFarouk)
COO, SparkLab Creativity and Innovation Hub
Joseph K. Vallai
Joseph K. Vallai
Deputy Presidential Press Secretary, Republic of Liberia
Tsaty-Packa Nickadonis
Tsaty-Packa Nickadonis
President, Association Communautés et Peuples Solidaires
Makouantsi Patrice Arthur
Makouantsi Patrice Arthur
Director General, FEFACO
Petronella Chizera
Petronella Chizera
CEO, Asherzebulun
Amb. Godfrey Madanhire
Amb. Godfrey Madanhire
COO, Radio54 African Panorama
Dr. Agatha Chipampila Mwandia
Dr. Agatha Chipampila Mwandia
CEO & Founder, Arise and Shine Coaching Practice
Fabian Omare
Fabian Omare
Senior Manager, Regenesys Business School – Kenya
Nasir Ali
Nasir Ali
COO, Eastgate Biotech Pakistan & Alpha Motor Company
Dr. Syed Nadeem Ahmed
Dr. Syed Nadeem Ahmed
CEO, Aristovie Holdings Limited (Hong Kong)
Aaron Gamor
Aaron Gamor (Ace Obrempong)
COO, Obrempong Group Limited
Amb. Daniel Ocheme
Amb. Daniel Ocheme
Head of Regional Ambassadors
The Regional Ambassador Framework

A long-term international representation framework.

The World Business Summit is building a long-term international representation framework to strengthen global engagement. Regional Ambassadors serve as strategic connectors spanning the world's key regions. This network ensures the Summit remains a continuously active global business community year-round.

Africa Europe Asia Middle East North America South America Caribbean

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The World Business Summit welcomes proposals from business leaders, policymakers, investors, founders and experts with perspectives on global growth, investment, innovation and cross-border cooperation.

Speaking proposals are reviewed by the WBS team. A non-refundable application fee applies. Approved speakers receive a complimentary Delegate Pass for WBS 2027.

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