AFRICAN LEADERSHIPGROUP
It is a loose community of organisations that pursue a common
goal of delivering change in Africa by developing and linking a
new generation of principled and innovative leaders. It was
founded by Fred Swankier, a social entrepreneur with an ingrained passion for Africa.
The South African based entity, founded in 2004, strives to transform
Africa by nurturing a strong network of leaders who will collaborate to
solve Africa’s problems, attain extraordinary social impact and catalyse
growth. It does so by admitting young Africans who have leadership
potential, sow in them a seed via practical learning and exposure them
to opportunities and resources that permit growth, learning and impact.
The institution has to-date, a network of over 600 young leaders from
over 40 countries with multiple successes. Its graduates have gained
admission in US universities such as Harvard and Stanford
A new tertiary education institution that has initiated a
revolution for education in the world. It aims to develop
future leaders across its network of 25 campuses in 50
years. The first campus has just been opened in Mauritius. ALU delivers a new learning model which allows the
students to take the lead in their learning process. With
the real life skill training which they receive, they are
granted an annual opportunity to apply to world-class
companies for their annual internships.
A leadership advisory firm that offers Africa
centred solutions. It is positioned to cultivate
and offer insights, expertise and networks to
assist clients as they broaden their scope in
the continent and reach their targets. Services
offered include: Leadership Consulting., Executive searches and appointments-conducting
searches for senior level managers as well as
non-executive board members, Market Advisory-providing insight on risks and opportunities
in African markets. It also helps in creating
pivotal relations to permit entry and supports
the execution of expansion strategies.
A community of the next leading new generational Africans. It establishes and reinforces relations between them to stimulate investments,
business and partnership. The network has over
1500 members from. It comprises of ALN Ventures: recognition of best business persons who
showcase innovation and excellence, African
Business Fellowship- linking African Businesses
with USA professionals and Africa Business
Awards for Entrepreneurship- identifying entrepreneurs with potential and connecting them
with the rich network to spur
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growth.
By Kabo Madigele