Deputy CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, Orange

Brelotte Ba is the Deputy CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, overseeing 18 subsidiaries and serving over 160 million customers. A graduate of École Polytechnique and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris, he joined the Orange Sonatel Group in 2001 and has since held multiple leadership roles, including General Manager in Guinea Bissau, Niger, Guinea, and Mali between 2008 and 2022.

During his tenure in Mali, he spearheaded the expansion of fixed and mobile broadband networks, achieving 90% 4G coverage and deploying fiber for FTTH. He also prioritized digitalization, enhancing Orange Money and diversification efforts in energy and IT services. Under his leadership, Orange Mali launched a 25 MWp solar farm, the first remote self-production project in Sub-Saharan Africa. These accomplishments contributed to 11.4% growth in 2021 and earned him the CEO of the Year award at AfricaCom 2021.

Regional Director, Government Affairs & Public Affairs, Sub Saharan Africa, Google

Charles Murito is the Regional Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, where he leads engagement with governments and regulators to drive digital transformation through policy for economic growth.

Previously, he served as Google’s Country Director for Kenya for nearly six years, overseeing revenue growth and acting as the Diversity & Inclusion lead for EMEA emerging markets. Before Google, Charles held strategic roles at MTV Base, Warner Bros., and Turner Broadcasting, where he led market expansion efforts, including launching an Arabic Cartoon Network channel and the Cartoon Network Academy in Abu Dhabi.

He is a Board Director at Absa Bank Kenya and formerly served on the board of CSQuared, a Google portfolio company. Passionate about leveraging technology for economic development, Charles also enjoys food, art, and farming.

CIO, Eskom

Faith Burn is the Chief Information Officer of Eskom Holdings, bringing extensive experience across pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, financial services, aviation, construction, education, mining, and more. She holds an MSc in Mathematics from the University of Johannesburg and an MBL from UNISA, alongside certifications in Project Management, Business Continuity, and Computer Science.

Previously, she was Group CIO at Tsebo Solutions Group, overseeing IT services in 28 countries, and Head of IT Africa at Novartis, managing IT and information governance across 43 countries. She currently serves as a non-executive director on the board of the South African National Blood Services (SANBS).

Beyond her corporate roles, Faith is passionate about women’s and children’s empowerment. She co-founded Kingdom Consultant Center (KCC), a nonprofit focused on educating children from disadvantaged communities, and Hlahlamelisa, an initiative supporting professional women through education, networking, and mentorship.

Founder and Chairman, APO Group

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is a Franco-Gabonese entrepreneur recognised among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023 and 2024. Nicolas serves on the advisory boards of renowned organisations, including the African Energy Chamber, Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, World Football Summit, Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa, Sports Africa Investment Summit, EurAfrican Forum, and All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

He is also a Strategic advisor of the CEO of the Royal African Society of the United Kingdom, of the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce, and a Special advisor to the President of Rugby Africa. Nicolas’ wholly-owned company, APO Group, is the only Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. It provides services to 300+ clients, including leading technology companies such as TikTok, Microsoft, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Vodacom, Orange, GoDaddy, Equinix, Binance, and TECNO.

Group Chief Executive Officer, SABC

Nomsa Chabeli is a dynamic and transformational leader with a strong track record in strategic growth, innovation, and digital transformation. As Group Chief Executive Officer of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), she brings extensive experience across the public and private sectors, combining commercial acumen with a deep understanding of public service media.

A member of the Global Task Force on Public Media (GTF), she contributes to global discussions on media sustainability, innovation, and democracy. Before joining the SABC, she held senior leadership roles at MultiChoice, MTN, Edcon, Brand South Africa, and GCIS, leading marketing, brand strategy, and digital transformation initiatives.

Recognized for her innovative approach to marketing and digital business, Nomsa is currently pursuing a Master of Management in Digital Business at Wits University, reinforcing her commitment to digital evolution and financial sustainability within the SABC. A passionate advocate for skills development and mentorship, she remains dedicated to shaping the future of media and communication in South Africa and beyond.

Managing Director, South Africa, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

President (Pres) Ntuli is the Managing Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa, leading the company’s growth across Edge, Cloud, and AI offerings. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Director for HPE GreenLake Cloud Services in UKIMEA, where he drove as-a-Service transformation across the region and oversaw the service provider business.

A passionate advocate for innovation and sustainability, Pres believes that technology has the power to disrupt traditional business models and improve lives, regardless of socio-economic standing. His leadership is defined by a deep understanding of technology, a strong commitment to partnerships, and expertise in structuring complex commercial deals—all driven by a mission to make a meaningful impact.

Exec: Strategy and Transformation, Telkom SA

Richard is an experienced business leader with over 25 years’ involvement in the telecommunications industry over a wide range of technology and business areas. Prior to Telkom, he worked at Deloitte and Accenture, proving business consultancy services to fixed and mobile service providers in Africa and the Middle East. He also held various technical and sales roles at Siemens and started his telecommunications career manufacturing optical fibre in a production facility in South Africa. He holds master’s degrees in Applied Physics and Business Leadership and is married with two daughters. He enjoys road running, swimming, sailing, and hiking / camping.

Chief Financial Officer, MTN Ghana

Antoinette Kwofie is a trailblazing business leader, known for breaking barriers and redefining industry norms. As the first female and first Ghanaian CFO of MTN Ghana, she is one of Africa’s leading, award-winning women in finance and telecommunications. With over 23 years of experience, she has spent nearly 12 years as CFO for two of Africa’s largest multinationals, ABSA and MTN.

Her expertise spans banking, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, consulting, and insurance across Europe and Africa. She has a proven track record in value creation, strategic business execution, risk management, and building high-performing teams.

A Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Antoinette is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA), UK, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (CA).

Passionate about Africa’s economic integration, she has played a key role in advocating for continent-wide payment systems interoperability, enhancing trade across African borders. She firmly believes in leveraging technology to grow indigenous businesses, empowering women, and unlocking the potential of Africa’s youth.