Choolwe Mweene is an experienced Commercial Executive. He has more than fifteen years of successful commercial excellence, marketing and communications management in various sectors.

James Addison is a seasoned CEO, social innovator, and one of Africa’s leading pioneers in Emotional Intelligence. He founded Ghana’s first Centre for Emotional Intelligence and is the country’s first internationally certified Emotional Intelligence Master Coach. With extensive leadership experience across public, private, and civil society sectors, he is recognised for driving organisational transformation, strengthening governance, and building leadership capacity.

Kapusama Chilufya Mwitwa is a vital asset to the board team at the Continental Leadership Research Institute, bringing over 8 years of expertise as a seasoned business administration consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Zambia and has significant experience in adolescent health and education programs.

Melinda Maxwell is a passionate development practitioner dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting meaningful change across Southern Africa. With experience that spans youth mentorship, public policy, grassroots advocacy, and academic research, she brings both professional expertise and a deep personal commitment to social impact.

An accomplished digital-transformation and customer-experience leader with extensive experience across Africa and the Gulf region. She currently works as an Independent Consultant in the GCC, supporting organizations to strengthen digital capabilities and deliver customer-centric transformation initiatives.