Janet is an international trade and development specialist with nearly two decades of experience working across both African and UK markets. Her career spans the private sector, pan-African banks, and international consulting firms, with deep expertise in trade finance, trade facilitation, trade policy, sustainable development, and leadership development in trade and economic sectors. Her experience includes over a decade in pan-African banking, where she facilitated cross-border trade and supported private sector growth across the continent. She has also played a key role in supporting the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through the UNDP Financial Sector Hub and continues to influence trade policy through thought leadership and advisory roles.She is instrumental in growing sustainable leadership and market development. As a certified B Leader—a sustainability consultant accredited by B Lab—she supports purpose-driven businesses and B Corps in embedding , market development and accessing new markets across the UK and Africa.
A passionate advocate for gender equity and women’s economic empowerment, Janet has served on several women-focused boards and has led transformative gender programs across sectors.
Janet holds a Master of Science in International Trade & Finance from London Metropolitan University, an MBA in Finance from Newport University, and is an accredited International Trade Specialist (ITS).
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