
Meriem Zairi: The Powerhouse Driving Innovation and Startup Success in the MENA Region
Meriem Zairi is a seasoned finance and investment professional with a robust background in private equity and venture capital.
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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.

Meriem Zairi is a seasoned finance and investment professional with a robust background in private equity and venture capital.

Sophia Alj is a Moroccan entrepreneur and the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Chari, a fast-growing B2B e-commerce and fintech platform that is reshaping how informal retailers operate across Africa.

Idris Ayodeji Bello is a Nigerian tech investor and entrepreneur dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering the underserved in Africa.