
Shehab Marzban
Marzban is an Egyptian venture capitalist passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the MENA region.
Owen is a seasoned business leader and executive known for her achievements and contributions in various sectors.
She has held prominent roles in the corporate world and has garnered recognition for her leadership skills and impact. She is currently serving as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp Group), a diversified conglomerate with strategic investments in the Power, Hospitality and Oil and Gas sectors.
She previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, a leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries.
Owen is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and economic development and a mentor to young women. She is a recipient of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)’s Young Business Leader of the Year Award.
Marzban is an Egyptian venture capitalist passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the MENA region.
Mara is a Zambian social entrepreneur and ecosystem builder passionate about empowering the next generation by ensuring access to quality education, skills training, and mentorship opportunities.
Thapelo Nthite is a South African engineer and entrepreneur.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Botlhale AI, an innovative artificial intelligence startup.
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