At the forthcoming eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tony Elumelu, the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), will co-chair the New African Summit.
With the theme “Infinite Horizons,” FII will bring together some of the most powerful leaders in the world to show how investment can act as a catalyst for a successful and sustainable future, expanding the realm of human potential. Elumelu contributes his viewpoint as a corporate executive and philanthropist.
BrandSpur national news stories report that Africa will be at the forefront, influencing the conversations at FII. One of the leading voices on Africa’s transformation agenda, Mr. Elumelu, will promote youth investment and entrepreneurship as ways to boost the continent’s economic development and prosperity.
He will gain knowledge from the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s impact and distinctive business strategy, which is the leading philanthropist enabling a new generation of African entrepreneurs and propelling the continent’s efforts to eradicate poverty and create jobs.
Mr. Elumelu will participate in the Opening Plenary session on October 29 called “Board of Changemakers: Banking & Investment,” where he will debate whether visionary leaders establish new economic structures that welcome innovation.
