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THE FORUM FOR AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS
A unique networking platform.
A strategic tool to develop your business in Africa and internationally.
GENEVA, 20-21 NOVEMBER 2012
unlimitedrainbow
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR THE CHAMPIONS OF BUSINESS GROWTH
After more than a decade of substantial economic progress, Africa is
today one of the world’s most attractive emerging market investment
destinations.
Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs are in the forefront of these
remarkable economic advances. Be it in the banking, food processing,
construction, energy or service sectors, African champions are seizing
the moment, motivated by the desire to conquer new markets.
A STRATEGIC TOOLAs the first international event of its kind, the AFRICA CEO FORUM
brings together company chief executives, investors and financial
decision-makers to:
Support the development of African businesses and contribute
to their international promotion.
Facilitate dialogue between the private and public sectors
to improve the business environment in Africa.
ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHTHE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
An active partner in the AFRICA CEO FORUM, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is particularly involved in the development of Africa’s private sector. In this context, it works to encourage African governments to create a more favourable business environment. Through its reinforced Private Sector Department, the AfDB is increasingly providing technical and financial support to business projects.
True to its fundamental mission to contribute to the economic and social development of the continent, the AfDB is fully engaged in the AFRICA CEO FORUM initiative. It shares its
objectives to highlight the initiatives of African companies, to provide a space for business people
to exchange views and to promote regional and intra-African dialogue.
DonalD KaberuKaPresident of the African Development Bank
THE AFRICA CEO FORUMGENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
500PARTICIPANTS FROM OVER
40 COUNTRIES
300AFRICAN COMPANy dIRECTORS
100bANkERS ANd FINANCIERS
A TOP-LEVEL GATHERINGOF AFRICA’S CORPORATE ELITE
The AFRICA CEO FORUM brings together nearly 300 African CEOs and
company directors, as well as some 100 bankers and financiers (see
opposite). Joining them are some of the world’s most widely respected
business services and solutions companies and a broad spectrum of
the media for two days of debate and dialogue.
✔A UNIQUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
The AFRICA CEO FORUM provides company directors with a
platform to expand their professional networks, identify potential
partners and establish new business relationships. An annual event,
it will also enable them to foster relations with their counterparts
between each meeting.
✔AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE EXPERIENCE AND KNOW-HOW
The AFRICA CEO FORUM offers participants a space to share
their vision of African business with top executives of the foremost
international groups, as well as with leading lights in key fields
such as law, audit, consulting, information and communication
technology and economic intelligence.
✔UNRIVALLED GLOBAL MEDIA COVERAGE
The AFRICA CEO FORUM will be supported by a powerful media
campaign, including coverage of the meeting by top business and
financial journalists and the publication post-Forum of feature
articles by its media partners, among them Jeune Afrique and
The Africa Report.
THE AFRICA CEO FORUMGENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
THE AFRICA CEO FORUMGENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
MEET AFRICA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES
The objective of the AFRICA CEO FORUM is
to deliver a top-level business environment
within which key players from the world of
investment and finance can forge stronger
relationships with Africa’s established and
emerging business elite.
One of our key objectives is to develop regional and
continental companiesin our portfolio.
Sofiane lahmarPartner,
Development Partners International
We wish to develop true value creation
strategies with the partners whom we supply
with capital.
lanCinÉ DiabY Private Equity Investment Officer,Capital Group
Participants include:
• AbU dHAbI FUNd • ACTIS • AFREXIMbANk • ATTIJARIWAFA bANk • bGFIbANk • bMCE • bOA • bOAd• COMMONWEALTH dEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • ECObANk • EFG HERMES • EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS • EXIMbANk CHINA• FMO • HELIOS INVESTMENT PARTNERS• IFC • LAZARd • PROINVEST• PROPARCO • RENAISSANCE CAPITAL • STANdARd CHARTEREd bANk
TWO DAYS OF STIMULATING DISCUSSIONS AND THEMED WORKSHOPS
The many strategic issues that will be discussed during the plenary sessions
of the AFRICA CEO FORUM include: macroeconomic trends affecting the global
economy; the attributes that have allowed emerging market companies to
play an increasing role on the international stage; the rise of the African urban
consumer; and the interrelated social and demographic changes creating new
domestic engines of growth.
The discussions and debates will be led by high-level experts and business
personalities from across Africa, Europe, America and Asia. A large part of
the programme will focus on new developments in corporate financing and the
evolving relationship between Africa’s private sector and public authorities.
In addition, thematic workshops will enable participants to tap into the
current thoughts and ideas of African and international experts concerning
management issues and trends.
MAIN THEMES OF THE AFRICA CEO FORUM INCLUDE:
The impact of the international economy on growth and business in Africa
The best opportunities for financing African businesses
Recruitment, training and motivation of executives and the business
leaders of tomorrow
The tools and technologies to improve the competitiveness of African
businesses of the future
Identifying legal and institutional partners to assist with company creation,
merger or acquisition
How the private sector can organize to lobby national and regional public
authorities
THE AFRICA CEO FORUMGENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
THE AFRICA CEO FORUMGENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS
• Chair of the board
• President/CEO
• Managing director
• Vice-President
• Partner/Associate
• Minister of business, Finance or Industry
• Head of Financial or Investment Institution
WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE…
✔EXPAND YOUR NETWORK OF INFLUENTIAL AND HIGH-LEVEL AFRICAN OPERATORS
The AFRICA CEO FORUM will enable you to meet your counterparts
from across the continent, thus building a powerful network and
initiating sustainable relationships key to achieving long-term
success in Africa.
✔FIND NEW CAPITAL PARTNERS
The AFRICA CEO FORUM is an exceptional opportunity for
attendees to expand their business presence across Africa,
through exclusive contacts with the biggest names in banking,
financial services and corporate investment.
✔REVIEW THE CHALLENGES FACING THE AFRICAN AND GLOBAL ECONOMY
The AFRICA CEO FORUM will enable you to enrich your knowledge
and enhance your strategic thinking through interactive discussion
and debate with panels of respected personalities and leading
experts from the African and international corporate communities.
✔LEARN ABOUT NEW BEST PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT TRENDS
The presence of experienced management consultants and global
business service companies at the AFRICA CEO FORUM presents
attendees with a wealth of knowledge and expertise at their
fingertips.
✔POSITION YOUR COMPANY AT THE CROSSROADS OF CORPORATE AFRICA
By promoting your company at the AFRICA CEO FORUM you will
benefit from maximum visibility and direct access to Africa’s
most powerful business elite and will be able to engage with a
broad spectrum of economic and financial media representing the
major regions of the world.
ATTENDEES AT THE AFRICA CEO FORUM
2012
THE AFRICA CEO FORUMGENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
HENRI-CLAUdE OyIMACEO, bGFI bANk
ALbERT yUMA MULIMbICEO, Gécamines
ISSAd REbRAbCEO, Cevital
MOïSE kATUMbIGovernor of katanga
ALIkO dANGOTECEO, dangote Group
AyOOLA ObA OTUdEkOCEO, Honeywell Group
SUNNy G. VERGHESECEO, Olam Group
JEAN-LOUIS bILLONCEO, Sifca
MOSTAFA TERRAbCEO, Groupe OCP
MARk CUTIFANICEO, AngloGold Ashanti
GEORGE O. OTIENOCEO, ATI/ACA Group
TIdJANE THIAMCEO, Prudential
MOULAy HAFId ELALAMy CEO, Saham
NGOZI OkONJO-IWEALA Minister of Finance
Nigeria
AN OUTSTANDING VENUE FOR AN UNPARALLELED EVENT
The AFRICA CEO FORUM takes place on 20 and 21 November 2012
in Geneva, a city chosen for its international, multilingual and financial
status.
Located at the heart of Europe, Geneva hosts the headquarters of the
United Nations and the World Trade Organization and is renowned as
an international financial hub, home to nearly 150 banks and trading
capital for raw materials, handling 40% of global volumes traded.
Two international institutions with close ties to the corporate sector
are also based in Geneva: the International Organisation of Employers
and the International Labour Organization.
A PRESTIGIOUS CONVENTION CENTRE
The Intercontinental Hotel has been chosen to host the AFRICA CEO FORUM owing to its international reputation and ultramodern facilities, which will ensure that all participants will enjoy first-class service during their stay in Geneva.
The Intercontinental Hotel boasts 2,000 m2 of conference
rooms and 16 reception rooms which will accommodate the plenary sessions, themed workshops, professional presentations and exhibitions, business meetings and gala dinner. All rooms are equipped with the latest digital technology, with broadband internet access and WiFi.
The venue is also conveniently located halfway between the city centre and Geneva airport, which serves nearly 70 international destinations non-stop. In addition, a high-speed rail service links Geneva to Paris and Brussels.
GROUPE JEUNE AFRIQUEAfrica’s premier communications group,
leading magazine publisher and publishers
of Africa’s best-selling international
publications: Jeune Afrique (weekly)
and The Africa Report (monthly).
RAINbOW UNLIMITEdA Swiss company specializing in the planning
and organization of events relating to economic
development, particularly between Africa and
Europe, Rainbow Unlimited is also manager of
the Swiss-African business Circle (SAbC).
THE ORGANIZERS
✔INFORMATION
✔REGISTRATION
✔SPONSORSHIP
www.theafricaceoforum.com
THE AFRICA CEO FORUMGENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012
