About Us

WHO WE ARE

Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is a Pan-African leadership and development institution
committed to advancing women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic participation,
while fostering regional integration, strategic partnerships, and sustainable development
across the African continent.

We bring together leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and development partners to create opportunities, mobilise capital, influence policy, and drive Africa’s transformation.

INTRODUCTION

Leading Women of Africa is a women-led Pan-African organisation dedicated to advancing
inclusive economic growth and leadership across Africa.

Vision

To be a leading Pan-African platform driving women’s participation in Africa’s development.

 

Mission

To promote inclusion of women in the mainstream economy through leadership,
entrepreneurship, and strategic engagement.

MEET OUR LEADERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Madelein Mkunu
Founder & President

Madelein Mkunu

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CEO – BellaCasa Development

Belinda Moleko

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CEO – Bulgaz & COO – AWIFI

Nadine Ognianov

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ADVISORY BOARD

Amb. Mohau Pheko

Former Diplomat, South Africa

Rev. Victorine Iris – Jewel

Business Leader, Nigeria

H.E Fatoumata Ceesay

H.C Gambia to South Africa

Mr. Marius Fransman

Former Deputy Minister, South Africa

Prof. Israel Kodiaga

Geopolitical Futurist, Kenya

John Mkunu

Geopolotical Analyst, South Africa

COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES

Marion Elias

Tanzania

Prune Laurysse AGONDJO

Cote d’Ivoire

Adissa Sokoto

Burkina Faso

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Lloyd Wilson

CEO, FOUNDER

Rachel Parker

Tainer

Ian Smith

GROOMER

Alicia Henderson

GROOMER

Lloyd Wilson

CEO, FOUNDER

Rachel Parker

Tainer

Ian Smith

GROOMER

Alicia Henderson

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