President

Ischtelle is a seasoned strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, and ethics across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She is recognised for her ability to drive institutional excellence. She has led high-impact executive development initiatives, including establishing and managing a leadership function focused on equipping senior professionals across Africa with strategic capability and insight. Her work consistently bridges innovation, capacity building, and organisational transformation. A catalyst for growth and institutional advancement, Ischtelle is committed to developing future-ready leaders and strengthening organisations through strategic oversight, innovation, and ethical leadership.

ceo global

Ms Rosemary Olive Mbone Enie

Ms Mbone Enie is a globally respected visionary leader and Pan-African strategist with more than three decades of experience driving sustainable development, environmental stewardship, economic empowerment, and community transformation across Africa and beyond. She fosters cross-border collaboration, innovation, and sustainable enterprise development.

CEO - CENTRAL AFRICA

Prof Agbor Michael Ashu

Professor Ashu Michael Agbor is a respected business leader, academic, and entrepreneur with a distinguished track record in healthcare, education, and sustainable development. As CEO for Central Africa, he brings strategic leadership, innovation, and a deep understanding of regional opportunities to advance Bizlinkage’s mission of empowering SMEs and fostering economic growth.

ceo - east africa

Mr Maurice Mbowe

Mr Maurice Mbowo is a visionary business leader, social entrepreneur, and international business diplomat, driving enterprise growth, strategic partnerships, and economic development across East Africa. He leads regional initiatives focused on empowering SMEs, expanding market access, facilitating cross-border trade, and connecting businesses to global opportunities.

CEO - DIASPORA

Beverly Sibert

Beverly Silbert is a distinguished business leader and advocate for economic empowerment. She leads initiatives that strengthen connections between the global African Diaspora and opportunities across Africa, fostering investment, collaboration, and sustainable economic growth. She plays a pivotal role in building bridges between investors, entrepreneurs, and communities.

CEO - SOUTHERN AFRICA

Mr Elton Hechter

Elton Hechter is a seasoned legal and business executive who provides strategic direction for regional operations, strengthening governance frameworks, operational efficiency, and sustainable business growth across the sub-region. His expertise enables organisations to strengthen compliance, improve decision-making, and build resilient systems that support long-term performance.

EXECUTIVE Director - Legal

Mr Elroy Prins

Elroy Prins is an admitted attorney who provides strategic legal leadership, ensuring sound contractual frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk-aligned decision-making across the organisation’s global ecosystem. He also brings valuable experience in developing and delivering financial literacy and debt management programmes that support organisational and community empowerment.