The Jennifer Potter Emerging Leaders Fellowship is a groundbreaking effort to inspire and empower the next generation of African business leaders. Launched in 2013, the initiative was undertaken in recognition of Jennifer Potter, IGD’s former President CEO and her ten years of leadership and commemorates her dedication to expanding economic opportunity throughout her career, particularly among women.
Each year IGD selects two promising young business leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate a commitment to Africa’s development through business growth and investment, and have the potential to forge economic and development changes across the continent. Through a one-year sponsored membership, Emerging Leader Fellows:
- Gain exclusive access to IGD’s network of sector-leading senior executives.
- Attend IGD’s Africa-based Frontier 100 Forum with sponsored travel costs.
- Participate in exclusive mentorship activities with CEOs in the IGD Frontier Leader Network.
Eligibility
- Candidates must be African nationals with a commitment to pursuing their career on the continent
- Candidate must be executive leaders in their company, CEO-level preferred.
- Candidates are committed to fulfilling the necessary Requirements to actively participate in the Emerging leaders fellowship program.
- Both gender
Deadline: October 1, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
