Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwealais a globally recognized economist, finance expert, and international development professional with over four decades of experience. She currently serves as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and has held influential positions, including Chair of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala's skill as a negotiator and consensus builder has resulted innumerous successful agreementsand garnered the trust of governments and stakeholders worldwide.

With two terms as Nigeria's Finance Minister and positions at the World Bank, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has been instrumental in implementing impactful reforms and driving sustainable development. She firmly believes in the transformative power of trade to alleviate poverty and foster economic growth. Her groundbreaking candidacy forthe presidency of the World Bank in 2012marked a significant milestone, and she has received widespread recognition for her leadership, including being listed among Forbes' Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the World.

Beyond her official roles, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has founded organizations such as NOI-Polls and the Center for the Study of Economies of Africa (C-SEA). She serves on various advisory boards andhas contributed as an author, further solidifying her influence in the field. Driven by her commitment to transparency and inclusive growth, she continues to inspire positive change and make a lasting impact in global economics and development.