Board of Directors

Ade Ayeyemi, Ecobank Group CEO, Joins JA Africa Board

JA Africa has announced the appointment of Ade Ayeyemi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, to its Board of Directors effective December 4, 2020. An astute and experienced banking and financial expert, Ayeyemi will be joining 16 accomplished professionals on the JA Africa Board. Fifteen …

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JA Africa Welcomes Bunmi Banjo as New Board Member

JA Africa is excited to welcome Bunmi Banjo to the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement Africa. Bunmi is the Head of Brand, Reputation and Digital Skills at Google Africa. Her passion for digital education for youth intersects with JA Africa’s strategy to improve digital literacy among Africa’s youth as a pathway to improve work …

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Up Close with Jean Chawapiwa, JA Africa’s Board Chair

JA: Why did you join the board of JA Africa and why do you think JA is important? JC: I was working for Rio Tinto as Vice President, Communications and External Affairs Africa based in Johannesburg when JA Worldwide (JAWW) contacted Rio Tinto HQ in London and asked if they could have a representative on the Africa Board. I was asked if I …

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JA Africa welcomes Janet Thiongo, Africa Marketing Manager, Oracle on Board

JA Africa is proud to have Janet Thiongo, Africa Marketing Manager, Oracle join our Board of Directors. With over 17 years of experience, Janet is a seasoned Marketing Executive, leader and strategist. She has experience in Strategy development, Modern Marketing (encompassing Digital), Public relations, consumer research, Advertising, Category Management, Branding and communication. She has extensive …

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