REGISTER: The Kellogg Africa Business Conference on April 12th
The following piece was originally sourced from Navigating Africa‘s info page, published on Kellogg’s website.
The Kellogg School of Management’s Africa Business Club is hosting its 5th Africa Business Conference on April 12. The Kellogg Africa Business Conference is a highlight of the academic year, as it has become one of the most anticipated student-led conferences at Kellogg, as well as one of the premier Africa Business Conferences amongst top business schools around the world.This year’s theme Navigating Africa: A Practical Guide To Doing Business On The Continent, recognizes the need to not only tell the African story but provide participants with practical ideas on grasping the opportunities and navigating the challenges inherent in successfully conducting business on the continent. The conference will provide a forum for interactive learning, bringing thought and policy leaders together with students.
This year’s program features inspirational keynote speakers, vibrant panel discussions with leading technology innovators and entrepreneurs and a debate examining Africa’s growing relationship with China.
Thomas Konditi will deliver the keynote. He is the Chief Financial Officer for GE Africa and is responsible for the oversight of sub-Saharan Africa finance, capital markets, financial services, treasury and tax support for the $2 Billion operation across 14 countries. A native of Kenya, Thomas is based in Nairobi and reports directly to Jay Ireland, President and CEO, GE Africa.
Since joining GE in 1994, Thomas has held positions of increasing responsibility across 30 countries in finance, audit, quality, asset management and executive leadership. His experience at driving growth and innovation were further honed and demonstrated as Chief Executive of three start-ups inside and outside GE.
You can register for this year’s Kellogg Africa Business Conference here.
