Leadership - Advisory Board

Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka is a distinguished development economist and global thought leader whose career has focused on industrialisation, innovation, technology, economic transformation and sustainable development, particularly across Africa and other emerging economies.

Over several decades, he has contributed to shaping development thinking and policy through leadership, research and advisory roles within major international and African institutions. His work has consistently highlighted the importance of productive capacity, innovation, industrial development and strong institutions in driving Africa's long-term economic transformation.

As Chair of the International Advisory Board, Prof. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka provides strategic leadership to the Board and supports ASIN's ambition to build stronger connections between policy, investment, private-sector leadership, development institutions and social impact across Africa.

Dr. Charles Leyeka Lufumpa is a distinguished African development economist and international development leader with extensive experience in economic policy, development strategy, statistics and evidence-led decision-making across the continent.

Over several decades, he has contributed to Africa's development agenda through senior leadership and advisory responsibilities, bringing deep understanding of African economies, development institutions and the importance of credible evidence in shaping policy and investment decisions.

As Vice Chair of the International Advisory Board, Dr. Lufumpa supports the strategic leadership of the Board and contributes his experience in development economics, policy and institutional colaboration to ASIN's mission.

Janvier Litse is a respected investment and development finance leader with extensive experience supporting economic development, private-sector growth and investment across Africa.

His career has provided him with deep insight into African markets and the role development finance and private capital can play in supporting businesses, infrastructure and sustainable economic transformation.

He brings an important investment perspective to ASIN and contributes to the Network's work to strengthen partnerships, mobilise resources and connect development priorities with investment and implementation opportunities.

Dr. Adam Elhiraika is an accomplished economist and development policy leader with extensive experience in economic development, macroeconomic policy, development planning, regional integration and structural transformation across Africa.

His work has contributed to policy thinking on strengthening productive capacity, regional cooperation, resource mobilisation and the conditions required for inclusive and sustainable economic transformation.

He brings to ASIN a strong policy and continental development perspective and contributes to the Network's engagement with governments, regional institutions and development partners.

Abubakar Suleiman is a respected business leader and advocate for the role of the private sector in advancing sustainable economic and social development.

His experience within Africa's financial services sector brings an important private-sector perspective on how businesses can deploy capital, innovation, technology, talent and execution capability to contribute to solving development chalenges.

He contributes to strengthening ASIN's engagement with corporate Africa and the financial sector and to advancing stronger private-sector participation and sustainable financing for development.

Olapeju Ibekwe is a social impact and development leader with extensive experience building multi-stakeholder partnerships and platforms that connect the private sector, government, development institutions, philanthropy and civil society around shared development priorities.

As Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, she has led the Foundation's work across key development areas and its growing role as a convener and ecosystem builder. She has been instrumental in the development of the Africa Social Impact Summit and in building partnerships around Africa's sustainable development priorities.

As Member/Secretary of the International Advisory Board, she supports the effective functioning of the Board and the translation of its strategic direction into partnerships, programmes and institutional action through ASIN.

London-based broadcaster with four decades in international news, on air for the BBC, Sky News, MNet and Al Jazeera, and reporting from more than 30 countries. Founder and host of Africa Here & Now, a bi-weekly video podcast on African affairs, and Director of Jacaranda Media Ltd, an editorial and film production company making commissioned corporate and leadership films.