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Dr. Cecilia Varendh Mansson is the CEO of TalentUp Africa and a Fellow at the Wharton School. With a Ph.D. from Oxford, Wharton, and Harvard, she serves as an expert in fintech and strategy. She has led TalentUp through multiple financing rounds and secured partnerships with AWS and Deloitte. A member of the WEF Council on Responsible Systems and Trustee at Wigwe University, her background includes leadership roles at H&M and Morgan Stanley.

Hospitality Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Filip Andersson is a hospitality entrepreneur whose family owns Kinondo Kwetu, a boutique hotel on the Kenyan coast. He co-founded the Kinondo Kwetu Trust Fund, an initiative dedicated to healthcare, education, and environmental conservation. The Trust supports a local primary school and runs a health center recognized as the 'best clinic in the district.' This facility serves 100,000 patients annually, including 1,700 births, driving significant social impact in the Kinondo village.

Associate Professor of Management, Wharton School Professor Tyler Wry is a renowned scholar in social enterprise and impact investing at the Wharton School. His research focuses on how founders balance financial returns with social impact. A recipient of the Wharton Teaching Excellence Award for five consecutive years, Tyler serves as Co-Director of the Wharton Impact Investing Research Lab and an advisor to the Global Impact Investors Network.

Ulf Stenerhag is an accomplished entrepreneur with over two decades of experience driving innovation and social impact. Holding an MSc from the Royal Institute of Technology, he launched Wayout to revolutionize safe water access after selling Thurne Teknik in 2019. Ulf also founded Not For Sale Beverages and co-founded the African Bureau of Music to strengthen creative infrastructure. A values-driven leader and frequent speaker, he champions sustainable development and mentors diverse business ventures.

Omolara Adewumi is the Managing Director for TalentUp Africa in Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience across legal, commercial, and development sectors, she focuses on digital transformation and youth employment. Previously, she held key government roles in Ogun and Lagos States. Omolara is a purpose-driven leader dedicated to designing scalable, inclusive solutions that connect young people to international opportunities and drive lasting impact across Africa.

Adedapo Omoni is a finance executive with over 30 years of experience. He has held C-suite roles at major organizations like British American Tobacco, Interswitch, and Wigwe University. Adedapo specializes in go-to-market strategy, private equity, and corporate governance. Known for his results-driven leadership, he strengthens financial performance and operational excellence across diverse environments, bringing deep expertise in deal structuring and internal controls.

Ibrahim is a technology leader and software engineer specializing in AI, web technologies, and scalable systems. He excels at bridging technical innovation with strategic business objectives to drive digital transformation. Known for translating complex challenges into user-focused solutions, Ibrahim fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. His leadership style combines technical depth with collaboration to create real-world impact across diverse sectors.