Leadership

The U.S.-Africa Trade Commission is privileged to be guided by a Board of Governors that represents top-level executive leadership, experience, wisdom, and a broad cross-section of the business community across the U.S.-Africa trade axis. Members of the Board participate in committees, Trade Commission signature events, and provide direct and indirect support for the organization through building the membership, sponsoring events, attendance and applying the wisdom necessary to exercise fiscal responsibility in the short and long term.

Guided by
Experienced Leaders

U.S. AfricaTrade’s leadership is composed of proven executives, entrepreneurs, and public servants who understand the opportunities and challenges of U.S.-Africa trade. Together, they provide strategic direction, strong governmance, and unwavering commitment to expanding economic connections and creating shared prosperity. 

Board of Governors

Dr. Davison T. Gomo

Chairman, Board of Governors

Dr. Elizabeth Lungu-Nkumbula

Member, Board of Governors

Prof Juliet Elu

Member, Board of Governors

Mrs. Affiong Bassey

Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Godwin Oyefeso

Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Elizabeth Lungu-Nkumbula

Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Davison T. Gomo

Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Davison T. Gomo

Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Davison T. Gomo

Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Davison T. Gomo

Member, Board of Governors

Dr. Davison T. Gomo

Member, Board of Governors

Executive Committee

Titus Olowokere

President & CEO

Brandon Smith

Vice President, International Trade

Mark Ritchie

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Development.

Kenroy Benedict George

Vice President, Digital Trade & Public Infrastructure

Alice Azevedo

Vice President, Trade Finance, Banking & Financial Institutions

Gibril S. Mansaray

Vice President, Diaspora Investment & Entrepreneurship Development.

Getachew Gayzibayso

Legal Advisor, International Trade & Investment Law.

Pauline Chiripanyanga

Vice President (Africa)

Princess Olayemi Joledo

Director, Community and Governmental Affairs

Christiana Amaefule

Director, Communications & Marketing

Me. Washeelah Youshreen Choomka

Country Director – Mauritius, Madagascar & Indian Ocean Territories

Dr. Fakunle Aremu

Country Director (Nigeria)

Dr .Gostina Gabbey Malope

Country Director (South Africa)

Dr Jose Jorge Correia Mateus

Country Director (Angola)

Charles S. Gomaz

Country Director (The Gambia)

Marie-Nicole Amany

Country Director (Côte d'Ivoire)

Victoria C Nkonde Silutongwe

Country Director (Zambia)

Leadership in Action: What We Do & Our Commitment

The Trade Commission and members benefit from the knowledge, experience and interests of the business executives serving on the Board of Advisors. A seat on the Board of Advisors includes these benefits:

The Management team of the Trade Commission has the responsibility of hands-on management of the Trade Commission, reviewing financial statements in detail, making policy recommendations to the Advisory Board of Directors and implementing approved policies.