LéO Africa Institute Announces New Board of Directors 2023-25

LéO Africa Institute, a leadership think tank dedicated to developing and advancing the capacity of young and emerging leaders to live successful and impactful lives, has announced its new board of directors for the years 2023-2025. The new board is composed of experienced leaders from a variety of industries, including business, leadership, communications, and innovation.

For the past two years, our outgoing board of directors at the LéO Africa Institute led by Carl Manlan the Vice President, Social Impact for Visa Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, has been a dynamic and vibrant group. The outgoing board gave strategic direction to a young institution and their transformative experience broadened the LéO Africa Institute’s horizons.

During their tenure, these spirited leaders become an integral part of the Institute’s daily operations. They worked alongside our esteemed team of experts, comprising twenty-three members of faculty, five members of the secretariat, and a network of one-hundred-six fellows. Together, they collaborated on diverse tasks and delved into the intricacies of the Institute’s work, immersing themselves in our way of life.

We cherished members of the outgoing Board of Directors, and we owe much of our success to their unwavering dedication and passion. Without their invaluable contributions, we would not have achieved the level of excellence and innovation that defines us today.

The team that served on the LéO Africa Institute Board of Directors from 2020-22;

• Carl Manlan, (Board Chair), Vice President, Social Impact for Visa Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa
• Angelo Izama, Journalist and Consultant
• Conrad Mugisha, Entrepreneur
• David F.K Mpanga, Founding Partner, A.F Mpanga Advocates
• Fiona Mbabazi, Communications Manager, Rwandair Ltd
• Gabriel Karsan, Founder, Emerging Youth Initiative
• Liz Muange, Innovative Finance Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross
• Samuel Fredrick Mwogeza, Executive Coach and Business Leader

As we bid farewell to this exceptional board of directors, we reflect on their transformative presence and eagerly anticipate the new wave of talent that will continue to propel us forward. The members of the new board are:

• Samuel Fredrick Mwogeza, Executive Coach and Business Leader
• William Babigumira, Chief Executive Officer, Pentascope Strategy
• Awel Uwihanganye, Founder & Senior Director, LéO Africa Institute
• Rosie Lorie, Leadership Coach
• Kevin Langley, Head Of Marketing, Visa CEMEA
• Catherinerose Barretto, Human Capital, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Gender Consultant
• Conrad Mugisha, Entrepreneur
• Fiona Mbabazi, Communications Manager, Rwandair Ltd

The new board is committed to advancing the LéO Africa Institute’s commitment to working directly with young and emerging leaders to build their individual and collective capacity to live high-impact and successful lives.

LéO Africa Institute is excited to have such a talented and experienced board of directors. The board’s expertise and commitment will be invaluable as the Institute continues to grow and evolve.