The 6th African

25 July 2015 Hilton London Metropole United Kingdom

Afric n Leadership Magazine OVERVIEW The past decade has witnessed resurgence in Africa's place in the global economy. With the last global economic crises taking a huge toll on the economies of the US, Europe and Asia, Africa has become the hottest destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with net FDI inflows to African countries growing by 16.2 per cent to $43 billion in 2013, according to the world bank. Several Authoritative reports have portrayed the continent as the world's next economic miracle.

African Leadership Magazine's Annual Business Leadership Awards was instituted to recognize those business leaders and innovators that are driving the current Africa boom and shaping Africa's Economic Future. The Award ceremony will follow a high level forum convened by the African Leadership Magazine that will bring together thought African leaders from politics, the private sector, civil society and academics to take stock of Africa's Economic performance, her increased resilience to shocks, and the key ongoing Economic policy challenges.

The 6th African Business Leadership Awards with the theme: Africa Rising: Rewarding Excellence in the New Frontier is a prestigious platform to shine the spotlight on business best practices for the continent and to reward impact and outstanding achievers in Africa's private sector. It will provide a powerful networking opportunity for African businesses and business leaders to link with business leaders from Europe and other parts of the world. This prestigious recognition event is aimed at rewarding outstanding achievers especially in Africa's private sector and international players who are already exploring business opportunities in the continent.

This unique platform boasts of a community of leading African Business and political champions and is orgarnised by the African Leadership Magazine in Strategic partnership with the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, USA. WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Business Leaders from all sectors Government Officials and Diplomats Analysts, advisors and consultants Members of the International Press

WHY AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS ALM recognizes your company as a leader in best business practices and innovative strategies. By accepting to receive this award, your company can reap rewards such as: Greater brand name recognition in Africa, Europe and U.S. via our high-end events platform and publication, accessed by the top 3% of leadership in Africa and beyond Media exposure for your company including profiling in the magazine Positioning of your company as a market leader in the eyes of your peers and the media Reinforcement of your company's commitment to growth Validation of your company's efforts and giving a vote of confidence that attracts and retains talent An opportunity to take critical view of your company's operations PAST OUTSTANDING RECIPIENTS OF THE AFRICAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS

H.E Mr. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of Namibia H.E. Mr. Jakaya Kikwete, President of Tanzania H.E Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, President of Sierra Leone H.E Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia H.E Mr. James Michel, President of Seychelles H.E Mr. John Kufour Former President of Ghana H.E. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice President of Hon., Xavier Luc-Duval, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Republic of Mauritius Dr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder Mo Ibrahim Prize for Leadership Dr. Joyce Aryee, Former CEO, Ghana Chamber of Mines Dr. Donald Kebaruka, President of the African Development Bank Group Mr. Dikko Abdullahi, Comptroller General Nigerian Custom Service Senator Bala Mohammed, Minister of FCT, Nigeria Senator Bukola Saraki, former Governor of Kwara State Nigeria Mr. Alonzo Fulgam, International Coordinator, USAID Chevron Nigeria Shell Development Company(SPDC) Chief Oba Otudeko, Honeywell Group Mr. Igho Sanomi, CEO Group First Bank of Nigeria Plc Liberia Bank for Development and Investment Cal Bank Limited Ghana African Development Bank Ghana BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA 1. AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR This award recognises the exceptional business leader whose vision, innovations and management abilities have helped steer his company successfully in both his home country and in the Global market place, driving growth, success and profitability.

2. AFRICAN FEMALE BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR This award recognises exceptional leadership and managerial skill in a female business leader. Who in spite of stiff competition in a male dominated world, has shown resilience, courage and sagacity in building a worthy brand.

3. AFRICAN REGULATOR OF THE YEAR This Award recognises a government regulatory agency for effective regulatory or policy initiatives and programs, implemented across national or regional levels that encourages action beyond compliance with applicable laws, enhances stakeholder's engagement and contributes to the growth of the National or Regional/States brand through practical impact on the people.

4. AFRICAN BUSINESS GOVERNOR/ REGIONAL MINISTER OF THE YEAR This award recognises a governor who has been able to drive investment into his state/region, remarkably increasing the commercial activities of his state /region since assumption of office.

5. AFRICAN BUSINESS PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR This Award recognises an African President who has been able to drive investment into his country, remarkably increasing the commercial activities of the country since assumption of office.

6. AFRICAN CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR This award recognizes a central Bank Governor whose remarkable leadership, banking reforms, and technological savvy, has ensured macroeconomic stability within the African national and beyond. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA

7. AFRICAN FINANCE MINISTER OF THE YEAR This award recognises outstanding finance minister who through strong fiscal policies have enhanced their national economic outlook and supported the growth of businesses in spite of seeming challenges.

8. AFRICAN TRADE & INVESTMENT MINISTER OF THE YEAR This award recognises an African Trade & Investment Minister, whose innovation; hard work and success can be seen in increased flow of FDIs, increased market capabilities in reaching new markets through exporting their products or services.

9. YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD This award recognises young African Business leaders, 40 years of age or below, whose outstanding business successes and verifiable business journey have made them role models and inspirational success stories in the market place.10. African CEO of the Year: This award recognises top CEO's who by dint of hard work, business savvy and outstanding managerial skills are building business empires and strong brands.

11. AFRICAN CSR IMPACT AWARD This Award recognises businesses whose profits have been effectively channelled to impacting their communities through their corporate social responsibility contributions to the arts, education, environment and community development, making societal impact a corporate priority.

12. AFRICAN BRAND OF THE YEAR This Award recognises the exceptional African Brand that has proven sustainability of brand essence and identity, with verifiable distinctiveness, originality and deep loyalty base.

13. AFRICAN TALENT MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AWARD This award recognises the company that has shown a deep appreciation of talent in its workforce both in word and deed and has displayed a commitment to supporting, developing and nurturing the next generation od leaders. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA 14. AFRICAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR This Award recognises and honours the individual whose vision, passionate hard work and persistence has yielded success and outstanding profit, and created jobs for the community.

15. AFRICAN COMPANY OF THE YEAR (BANK, TELECOMS, AIRLINE, MANUFACTURING, OIL & GAS, CONSTRUCTION, RETAIL, ETC.) This Award recognises companies who have made a mark in their industry sectors through uncommon customer service, innovative products offering, community impact or technological offering.

16.AFRICAN INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR This Award recognises innovations and inventive thinking in business processes, creative solutions, new technologies, and out of the box thinking that has brought about outstanding success.

17. INDUSTRY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR( BANKING, TELECOMS, AVIATION, RETAIL, BUSINESS, ETC) This Award recognises the individual whose vision and innovations have become drivers of growth in particular industry sectors and drastically impacted the way of doing business in that particular sector.

18. AFRICAN EMERGING BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR This award recognises new businesses/ business leaders whose vision, innovations and management abilities shows great potential of steering the global market place in the near future, driving growth, success and profitability.

19.LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This Award recognises and honours the business leader who has, during the course of his or her career, made significant contributions in shaping, growing and developing the economic landscape.

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