Areas of potential contribution

•  Promoting trade and investment

•  Director/Chairperson of boards/committees

Areas of strength and experience

•  Wide network of top-level business and political contacts around Africa , in the US (eg Corporate Council for Africa , Capitol Hill) and elsewhere. Greatly respected in global circles, as a result of extensive exposure over many years.

•  Experienced and successful board member of numerous national, continental and global bodies… often as chairperson .

•  Deep understanding of business , as entrepreneur and director, in fields such as publishing, PR, design, films, education and microfinance.

•  Knowledgeable on trade issues, including AGOA and e-trading

•  Long-time pioneer of women's economic empowerment

•  Champion for community-based development .

•  Speaker and writer