Africa’s 10 Most Empowering Business Leaders in 2025 Nov 21 - CIO Business Leaders

Edition November 2025

Africa’s 10 Most Empowering Business Leaders in 2025

Owen Malambo: Humanizing Banking in Africa with Innovation and Foresight

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Owen Malambo: Humanizing Banking in Africa with Innovation and Foresight

Owen Malambo learned early in life that financial security and access to financial information are a basic need. Today, he is the Director of Digital

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Somnath Malakar: Leading Zee Africa’s Success in Entertainment & Media

Clement Yapo: Leading ATIDI’s ESG Mission to ‘Leave No One Behind’ in Africa

Karen Eicker: Navigating Entrepreneurship and Empowerment

Lynda Aphing-Kouassi: Leading Transformation in the African Continent through Mentoring, Coaching, and Training

From Law to Leadership: The Journey of Jide Odusolu

A Seasoned Business Executive with Extensive Experience in Strategic Consulting, Energy Trading, and Commercial Success

Debbie Ghillino: Pioneering Happiness in the Workplace

Dr. Georges ALE: Revolutionizing Africa’s Infrastructure Project Management

From Legal Expertise to People Leadership: The Journey of Kedibone Letsika at JTI South Africa