Oxford Africa Business Alliance
A partnership between our faculty, students, alumni and Oxford Saïd, created to formalise and strengthen our Africa initiative. Through our annual Forum we are able to bring African thought-leaders together to talk on the opportunities on the continent.
OUR TEAM
Christian Amouo Forum Co-Director
Bernard Ayite Forum Co-Director
Laura Seara Forum Co-Director
Laurinda Tchouanga Forum Co-Director
Surayyah Ahmad Co-Chair, Africa Alliance
Aisha Raheem Co-Chair, Africa Alliance
Thandiwe Nxumalo Communications
Liora Katzew Corporate Engagement
“I anticipate the Oxford Africa Business Forum to be a catalyst for showcasing Africa's potential, fostering investment, and celebrating its vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. I'm eager to gain insights and contribute to building a more prosperous future for the continent.” - Christian Amouo
“As the world balances globalization and local collaboration, the Oxford Africa Business Forum will create space for meaningful discussions and the sharing of best practices to tackle the challenges of doing business in Africa, showcasing its potential and exploring how we can shape it— together.” - Laurinda Tchouanga
“I am a firm believer in the constructive power of collective learning through open debate. This Forum is designed with that goal in mind: to unlock the continent's potential by fostering dialogue and cooperation among African stakeholders, change-makers, and business leaders. As an Angolan national who is deeply committed to Africa’s development, this resonates with the very core of who I am.” - Laura Seara
“This Forum offers a unique platform to explore Africa's immense potential while addressing its challenges in a pragmatic, yet sustainable way. The theme of Globalization vs. Domestic Collaboration is apt, given that by 2050, a quarter of the worlds youth will be African, making it a key region for shaping global trends. In effect, to have a play on Africa is to have a play on the world.” - Bernard Ayite
“The Alliance provides a platform to stimulate a vigorous dialogue about business, investment and entrepreneurship in Africa. Through our faculty, students & alumni members, we are able to incorporate both practitioner and academic perspectives on how to do business on the continent and the opportunities that exist.”
Tammy Brophy, Africa Initiative Manager, Saïd Business School