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AFBS Accra, Ghana

2026 Speakers

Thursday 18 – Friday 19 June 2026 at The Palms by Eagle Hotel, Airport, Accra. Two days on governance, succession, the rising generation and the founder’s perspective.

Day 1 Thursday, 18 June 2026

Dr. George Agyekum Nana Donkor, President & Chairman of the Board of Directors, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development

Keynote Address

Dr. George Agyekum Nana Donkor

President & Chairman of the Board of Directors, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development

“The Role of Corporate Governance in Family Business Continuity, Both Small and Big.”

Mrs. Charlotte Osei, Wealth / Legacy Lawyer & Tri-Sector Consultant

Law & Legacy Lecture

Mrs. Charlotte Osei

Wealth / Legacy Lawyer & Tri-Sector Consultant

“Conflict in Families in Business, a Cause for Growth or Dissipation of Wealth?”

Also moderated the Rising Generation Panel.

Mr. Etse Gadegbeku, Managing Director, Labianca Company Limited

Rising Generation Panel

Mr. Etse Gadegbeku

Managing Director, Labianca Company Limited

“The Next Generation's Perspective on How to Maintain Family Tradition While Innovating for Continuity.”

Mr. Emmanuel Osei Ntim, General Manager, FON Packaging

Rising Generation Panel

Mr. Emmanuel Osei Ntim

General Manager, FON Packaging

“The Next Generation's Perspective on How to Maintain Family Tradition While Innovating for Continuity.”

Mrs. Kakra Duffuor-Nyarko, CEO, StarLife Assurance Company Limited

Rising Generation Panel

Mrs. Kakra Duffuor-Nyarko

CEO, StarLife Assurance Company Limited

“The Next Generation's Perspective on How to Maintain Family Tradition While Innovating for Continuity.”

Ayo Anibaba, Deputy Managing Director, Sweet Sensation Confectionery

Rising Generation Panel

Ayo Anibaba

Deputy Managing Director, Sweet Sensation Confectionery

“The Next Generation's Perspective on How to Maintain Family Tradition While Innovating for Continuity.”

Catherine Engmann, Founder, Mindful Governance

Breakout Session · CEOs

Catherine Engmann

Founder, Mindful Governance

“The Position of Proper Governance Structures in Ensuring Fit for Innovation and Tradition.”

Prof. Elmarie Venter, Director of Family Business Unit, Nelson Mandela University

Breakout Session · NexGen

Prof. Elmarie Venter

Director of Family Business Unit, Nelson Mandela University

“Maintaining the Solid Rock of Family Tradition through Socio-Emotional Wealth (SEW).”

Sir Raj Mohan, Executive Chairman, Unichem Group of Companies

Legacy Fireside Chat

Sir Raj Mohan

Executive Chairman, Unichem Group of Companies

“The Pursuit of Purpose and the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Legacy Businesses.”

Dr. Dennis Owusu Oteng, CEO, Venture Ravens

Host

Dr. Dennis Owusu Oteng

CEO, Venture Ravens

Hosted the Summit and moderated the Legacy Fireside Chat.

Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim MP, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources

Guest of Honour

Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim MP

Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources

“Roots and Returns: What Chieftaincy Teaches Us About Family Business Succession.”

Day 2 Friday, 19 June 2026

Prof. Peter Vogel, Director, IMD Global Family Business Center

Succession Masterclass

Prof. Peter Vogel

Director, IMD Global Family Business Center

“Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Family Enterprises.”

Dr. Jean Meeks-Koch, Founder, Positively People

Succession Masterclass

Dr. Jean Meeks-Koch

Founder, Positively People

“Prioritizing Mental Health When Different Generations of a Family Work Together.”

Presented with Dr. Thomas Koch, MD.

Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, Executive Chairman, Tobinco Group

Founders Segment

Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin

Executive Chairman, Tobinco Group

“How Founders Can Reinvent Their Businesses with the Next Generation's Contributions.”

Mr. Godfrey Asiedu, Founder, G&J Technical Services Limited

Founders Segment

Mr. Godfrey Asiedu

Founder, G&J Technical Services Limited

“How Founders Can Reinvent Their Businesses with the Next Generation's Contributions.”

Mr. Samuel Ntim, CEO, Yedent Group

Founders Segment

Mr. Samuel Ntim

CEO, Yedent Group

“How Founders Can Reinvent Their Businesses with the Next Generation's Contributions.”

Tsitsi Mutendi, Global Family Business & Family Office Advisor, Author (Nhaka Legacy) and Co-Founder, Africa Family Firms

Closing Keynote

Tsitsi Mutendi

Global Family Business & Family Office Advisor, Author (Nhaka Legacy) and Co-Founder, Africa Family Firms

“Raising the Baobab, African Family Businesses Innovating Through Their Distinct Traditions.”

AFBS Accra, Ghana

2025 Speakers

Dr. Sydney Vanderpuye

Director of Finance, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development / Board Chairman, Ravens Consulting

Prof. Dennis Jaffe

Prof. Dennis Jaffe

Senior Research Fellow, BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors

Charlotte Osei

Executive Director, Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa

Dr. Sangu Delle

CEO, CarePoint · Chairman, Golden Palm Investments

Jason Nana Yaw Mohan

Director, Unichem Group

Mrs. Olatokunbo Ige

Founder CEO, Livingstones Ventures Studio

Afi Amoro

Founder & CEO, Jandel Limited

Dela Mahama

Executive Director, Jandel Limited

Mikul Shah

CEO, Kenafric Industries

Jean Meeks Koch

CEO & Founder, Positively People, LLC

Patrik Hayoz

Founding Partner, LIOMSA Advisers

Theodore Albright

Managing Consultant, The Family Office Africa

Mercy Edukugho Aminah

Managing Director, Fiduciary Services Limited

Timothy McGuire

Timothy McGuire

Cyber Operations Officer, U.S. Air Force Reserve

Mary Asante Asamoah

Executive Director, Barbex Africa Projects Ltd

Janette Duah

Chief Operating Officer, Jandel Limited

Hansatu Adegbite

National Consultant, Private Sector Partnerships, UN Women

Dr. Dennis Oteng

Host, Africa Family Business Summit

AFBS Lagos, Nigeria

2024 Speakers

Prof. Dennis Jaffe
USA

Prof. Dennis Jaffe

Senior Research Fellow, BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors

Erwan Camphuis

Founding Partner, OSEC Holding

Cynthia Scott
USA

Cynthia Scott

Co-Founder, Consultant, Executive Coach

Dr. Okey Nwuke

Director - Family Business Initiative, Lagos Business School

Jean Meeks Koch

CEO & Founder, Positively People, LLC

Seun Jolayemi

PwC, NexGen Advisory Board

Mary Asante Asamoah

Founder, Family Business Hub GH

Mathew Tsamenyi

Professor of Management Practice in Accounting, CEIBS

Tsitsi Mutendi

Co-Founder, African Family Firms

Abiola Adediran

Partner Genea Family Office

Nathan Samaon

Technology & Supply Chain Consultant

Mercy Edukugho Aminah

Director, Fiduciary Services Limited

David Grammig

Founder, Central & Eastern European Wealth Summit

Theodore Albright

Managing Consultant, The Family Office Africa

Esiri Agbeyi

PwC Africa Family Business Leader, PwC

Dennis Oteng

CEO, Ravens Consulting

AFBS Accra, Ghana

2023 Speakers

Andrea Benkenstein Kruger

Director, Family Office, Stonehage Fleming

Martin Roll

Senior Advisor, Family Business & Family Office

Tsitsi Mutendi

Co-Founder, Africa Family Firms

Esiri Agbeyi

Partner, PwC

Elikem Tamaklo

Chief Executive Officer, Nyaho Healthcare Limited

Myrah Ceasar

Chief Executive Officer, PropelED International

Reginald Quartey Papafio

Executive Director, Reroy Cables

Dennis Oteng

Chief Executive Officer, Ravens Consulting

Myrah Ceasar
USA

Professor Moses Acquaah

Head of Department, Bryan School of Business & Economics, University of North Carolina.

Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo

Chief Executive Officer, Falcon Corporation

Hansatu Adegbite

National Consultant, Private Sector Partnerships, UN Women

Theodore Albright

Managing Consultant , The Family Office Africa

AFBS Accra, Ghana

2022 Speakers

Dr. Russell Thackeray
UK

Dr. Russell Thackeray

Business Psychologist & Certified Trainer

Ms. Esiri Agbeyi

Partner, Private Clients & Family Business Leader,PWC

Dr. Moses Acquaah
USA

Dr. Moses Acquaah

Department Head & Professor Bryan School of Business & Economics

Ms. Franka Maria-Andoh

Chief Executive Officer Jose’s Cuppa Cappuccino

Mr. Theodore Albright

Managing Consultant The Family Office Africa

Mr. Robert Mensah

General Manager Eusbett Hotel

Dr. Dennis Oteng

C.E.O, Ravens Consulting Gh

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