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Winning the War for Talent: Private Sector Recruitment Strategies in Africa

As competition for skilled talent intensifies across Africa, the private sector is being forced to rethink how it recruits, assesses, and retains people. This panel brings together senior leaders from strategy, banking, fintech, and high-growth enterprises to share real-world approaches to winning talent in a digitally disrupted market. The discussion will explore AI-driven recruitment, employer branding as a strategic growth lever, embedding diversity and inclusion into hiring practices, and navigating cross-border talent mobility. Attendees will gain practical recruitment frameworks, lessons on adapting global best practices to African contexts, and actionable guidance for leading HR transformation amid current and emerging workforce trends

Speakers

Ms Carine Umutoni

Ms Carine Umutoni

Managing Director, Ecobank Rwanda

Ms Hilda Moraa

Ms Hilda Moraa

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Pezesha

Dr. Shikoh Gitau

Dr. Shikoh Gitau

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Qhala

Ms Shirley Mburu

Ms Shirley Mburu

Director Advisory, Africa, BFA Global

Moderator

Mr Francesco Cracolici

Mr Francesco Cracolici

Chief Executive Officer, Nomadic Minds

Chair

Mr Matteo Rizzi

Mr Matteo Rizzi

Founder, Timepledge & Senior Advisor, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)