Washington, DC — The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), a leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest members to their Board of Directors, comprising leaders from various sectors dedicated to advancing economic and commercial engagement between the United States and the African continent.

Under the visionary leadership of the newly appointed Chairman of the Board, John Olajide, Founder & CEO of Axxess, the Board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will propel CCA’s mission forward and foster mutually beneficial partnerships between U.S. and African public and private sector decision makers.

The newly appointed Board members are as follows:

John Olajide, Founder & CEO, Axxess; Chairman, Cavista Holdings
Emma Andrews, Vice President - Global Patient Advocacy, Global Health and Social Impact, Pfizer, Inc.
Ayodeji Balogun, Group Chief Executive Officer, AFEX
Ovidiu Bujorean, Technical Director, Partnerships and Investments, ACDI/VOCA and AV Ventures
Karyn Harrington, Vice President Public Affairs Communications & Sustainability, The Coca-Cola Company
Emily Kaine, Senior Vice President, Global Health & Manufacturing Services, USP
Philana Mugyenyi, Director of Government Affairs and Market Access for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), GE HealthCare

2024 U.S-Africa Biz Summit Takes Place in Dallas, Texas, May 6-9

The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is proud to announce that the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit will take place in Dallas, Texas May 6-9, 2024, with the theme "U.S.-Africa Business: Partnering for Sustainable Success." CCA's signature event, the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, is the premier platform focused on U.S.-Africa trade, investment, and commercial engagement that annually brings together African Heads of Government, Senior U.S. and African Government Officials, and American and African senior business executives across a range of business sectors including agribusiness, energy, finance, health, ICT, infrastructure, security, tourism and trade facilitation. 

Each board member brings significant private sector experience and a commitment to driving U.S.-Africa trade, investment, and business partnerships.

Ms. Florizelle Liser, President and CEO of CCA, expressed her enthusiasm about the new appointments, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Ayodeji Balogun, Emily Kaine, Ovidiu Bujorean, and Philana Mugyenyi, Emma Andrews, and Karyn Harrington to CCA's Board of Directors. Their collective expertise and deep understanding of the African market will undoubtedly strengthen CCA's mission to promote trade and investment between the United States and Africa."

The newly appointed members will join a host of other Board Directors, who include prominent leaders from the private sector to provide strategic guidance and support CCA's mission.

CCA Board Members: Full List