H.E. Dr. Justina Mutale

Acclaimed as one of the most influential and inspirational African women, Justina Mutale was named ‘African Woman of the Year’ in 2012. She is an international Executive Leadership Development Expert; Accredited Executive Leadership Coach; Keynote Speaker; and International Guest Lecturer. Justina is the bestselling author of: “The Art of Iconic Leadership: Power Secrets of Female World leaders” and co-author of the highly cerebral book titled: “Women on Corporate Boards: An International Perspective”, in addition to contributing to several other publications and books on leadership, gender equality and women in leadership. She is Founder and President of the Justina Mutale Foundation, through which she advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls by providing leadership and entrepreneurship training, mentorship and coaching. Her Foundation also advocates for the retention and completion of tertiary education for young women and girls from rural and disadvantaged communities in Africa by providing them with university scholarships to access higher education around the world. Justina previously worked in the Gender Section of the Commonwealth Secretariat and has been a consistent delegate, speaker and parallel event convener at global forums that address political, economic, social, African and gender issues including the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) and the African Union High Level Panel on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, in addition to being the Founder and Convenor of the World Summit on Women and Girls. Internationally acclaimed as a global Stateswoman, Justina leads and serves on various Boards of commercial, humanitarian and charitable organisations across the globe, and has been honoured with numerous international awards, honours and accolades for her outstanding leadership qualities. A recipient of the MANDELA 100 Prize, Justina is listed on various WHOs WHO lists, Power Lists; Influential Lists; and Halls of Fame around the world, including the World Book of Greatness; 100 Most Reputable People on Earth; 100 Most Reputable Africans in the World; 100 Most Influential Black People in Modern Britain; 100 Most Influential Women; and many others. For more information: http://www.justinamutale.com/