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MwarighaVice President, Housing Growth, Development & Asset Sustainability at WoodGreen Community Services Mwarigha is the Vice President of Housing, Homelessness, Asset Sustainability & New Development at WoodGreen. Previously, he was the General Manager of Peel Housing Corporation, Ontario’s third largest municipal affordable housing corporation. Mwarigha is responsible for WoodGreen’s affordable housing growth and development strategy. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, he is an acknowledged thought leader and advocate for affordable housing as the foundation of personal well-being, social mobility and healthy inclusive communities in Toronto. Mwarigha has extensive educational/training foundation including. a Masters in Regional & Urban Planning (UZ) and in Urban Studies (UW) and Non-Profit Leadership & Financial Stewardship certificates from York & Harvard University. Mwarigha is currently Chair of Homeless Connect Toronto and a Board member of Ephraims Place – a community-based organization in the Jane Finch neighbourhood. He is also a member of the Black North Initiative’s Housing Committee. Mwarigha has completed research papers and written policy work in areas of service delivery to low income communities, youth, seniors and immigrant settlement.
Richard BahumwireCEO of Casa Real Over 15 years of international development, Richard has worked in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Guinea, Senegal, Togo, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda
Wolf BierensCEO of Easy Housing Wolf is an impact entrepreneur and engineer with a passion for people, technology and the environment. He is educated and specialised in sustainable (timber) housing, carbon markets, environmental technology and renewable energy. Wolf is the founder of Easy Housing (2020), which is a circular and biobased building concept based on sustainably sourced timber. The mission is to make sustainable affordable housing accessible across Sub-Saharan Africa. Wolf is a co-founder of Sustainer Homes (2015) of which he was CTO until mid 2020 and is currently in the advisory board. He was listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017 and twice on the Sustainable Young 100 (DJ100) in The Netherlands, in 2016 and 2020 and was an MIT Solver in 2022.
Joe ChapuranDirector-African Business Development of Western Forms Inc Over 20 years of experience in international development including positions in the entrepreneurial, private-sector, consulting, and governmental arenas. Worked with numerous companies to help them succeed and grow in the global economy by way of exports, joint ventures, technology transfers, strategic alliances, new market entry, and foreign direct investment. Experience in international finance and export development involving institutions such as ITF, TDA, EXIM, IFC, Africa Trade Insurance Agency, AFREXIM, Japanese Development Bank, EBRD, as well as private-sector banks and leasing companies, and also various ECAs including EXIM, SERV, ECIC, ETIHAD, and SINOSURE. Long history of working with international development organizations, as well technology and start-up focused groups. Examples include JETRO, CCPIT, Startup Grind, Midwest International Trade Association, SCORE, Midlands Venture Forum, Invest Nebraska, and numerous international and regional chambers of commerce.
Debra ErbManaging Director of Development Finance Corporation Debra Erb is Managing Director of Real Estate Project Finance in the Office of Development Credit for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. In this capacity, she is responsible for program development, investor development and marketing, as well as credit structuring and analysis for housing, mortgage finance and other real estate sector projects. In her 20+ years with OPIC/DFC she and her team have committed nearly $2.5 billion in debt transactions representing 31 countries. She was previously President of Societas – International Institute for Real Estate Finance, a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C. and served as Senior Director – Mortgage Bankers Association, responsible for liaison between international and U.S. mortgage entities.
David GardnerDevelopment & Housing Specialist at Private Company David Gardner is a development and housing specialist based in South Africa. David has fifteen years’ experience in the low-income housing arena in Southern Africa. His specific areas of interest are policy analysis and development, macroeconomic modelling, institutional strategy development and business planning, housing finance markets in developing countries, sustainable housing development and housing rental markets. David has undertaken consulting commissions for a wide range of public, private and non-governmental organisations in Southern Africa. David has a BsC (Town and Regional Planning) from the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), and a Diploma in Management from Henley Management College (United Kingdom).
Ghislain LamarqueOperations Project & Sales Manager at 14Trees My role is to plan and coordinate 3D printing projects, including setting project timelines, managing resources, logistics and working with other departments to ensure that the project goals are achieved. I also oversee printing process on site to ensure that it is running efficiently, effectively, and safely. This includes managing the 3D printing equipment and the team responsible for operating it. At the same time, I actively participate in technical-commercial tasks by preparing documentation and meeting potential clients and partners.
Pamela LamoreauxConsultant at IHS Ms. Pamela Ann Lamoreaux joined International Housing Solutions (based in South Africa) in 2007, which is the general partner of several green, affordable housing private equity funds in Africa, where she held a number of positions, including ESG Officer. In 2017 she left IHS and returned to the US. Prior to joining IHS, Pamela joined the IFC (private sector arm of the World Bank) to become the first Head of Housing Group, Financial Markets and was based in Washington, DC. In this role she worked in many countries in Africa (including Tanzania, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana, and Zambia), Latin America (including Colombia and Mexico) and Asia (including China, India, Viet Nam and Cambodia). Previously, she was the COO of Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation. Prior to that, Pamela spent 12 years at Fannie Mae, in a number of departments, including: servicer reporting, MBS Production, Marketing and with her last position as the Director of Fannie Mae’s International Consulting Group. Ms. Lamoreaux has most recently been working as a consultant to IHS, ADB. DFC, World Bank and others on housing related projects internationally.
Oscar MgayaChief Executive Officer at Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company Limited (TMRC) With nearly 20 years of commercial real estate and financial services experience, Oscar Mgaya, who took on the role of CEO of the Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company (TMRC) in 2013, is confident about his ability to support Tanzania’s banks to do mortgage lending and therefore drive the growth of the real estate sector in the country. He explained to The Report Company how TMRC operates and shared his appraisal of Tanzania’s real estate and housing sectors.
Victor MintsHousing Finance Specialist at IFC ictor Mints is a Housing Finance Specialist at IFC, where he has mostly worked in Central Asia, advising governments, central banks, and financial institutions in housing finance market development. He has also provided support to IFC teams working on housing finance issues in Palestine, Egypt, and Indonesia. For the last several years, Victor has been working on the creation of a Housing Microfinance (HMF) mechanism in Central Asia, primarily in Kyrgyzstan. Working on HMF, Victor puts his education (Master’s in construction engineering; PhD in economics) and his experience (as a construction site manager, researcher, banker, and consultant) to good use.
Mao MukuriaCEO of Hodhi Inc Mao Ngamau Mukuria is a member of the Africa Business Community, one of Africa’s most important business networks. I am the Co-Founder and CEO of Hodhi Inc.Hodhi democratizes real estate investing by tokenizing real estate assets. Hodhi focuses on affordable housing projects. Our objectives are to provide an investment product that is available to all sectors of society (and especially the urban poor who have no access to affordable investment opportunities) and, in the medium term, provide off-take to affordable housing developers (which we believe would significantly increase the rate of affordable housing delivery in Africa).
Olivia NielsenPrincipal at Miyamoto International I specialize in the intricate design, financing, and implementation of transformative urban programs. My journey has taken me from the challenging post-disaster landscapes of Haiti to the diverse urban environments of Papua New Guinea, where I have crafted and executed pivotal policies and projects across more than 45 countries. Currently leading at Miyamoto International, my focus is on orchestrating massive, global projects that emphasize resilience, innovative financing, and sustainable construction, both in preparation for and response to disaster conditions. My ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of cities that are not only resilient and sustainable but also accessible and affordable for everyone. Through collaborative efforts and strategic planning, I am committed to shaping urban landscapes that thrive in harmony with their natural environments and cater to the needs of their diverse communities.
Kehinde Ogundimu is an award-winning professional with over 30 years of corporate work experience spanning financial advisory services, oil & gas and diversified banking in Africa and America. He has held senior leadership positions at various blue-chip companies including PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Chevron in Nigeria and at Pepco Energy Services, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Capital One Bank in the United States of America. Kehinde joined NMRC is 2015 as the pioneer Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer and was appointed as the CEO in 2018. He is passionate about the economic empowerment of citizens to advance development around the world. Energetically involved in the real estate finance and advocacy, Kehinde is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) a not-for-profit organization based in South Africa. Kehinde holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc Honors) degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Ibadan and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA), a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI) and Member, Institute of Directors of Nigeria (M.IoD). Kehinde has attended several executive management programs in leading educational institutions including Harvard Business School, University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University and University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Olu OlanrewajuDirector of Altair International With over 30 years of experience in the housing industry, Olu Olanrewaju, Director of Altair International, has left a significant imprint on both the UK and the global stage. Throughout his career, he has assumed pivotal roles as CEO and Executive Director with major developers and managers of affordable housing in the UK. At Altair, Olu spearheads the international arm, specialising in crafting bespoke solutions that directly address challenges in housing and placemaking. His leadership and expertise are instrumental in instigating positive transformations for our clients, providing comprehensive support to achieve growth, resilience, and efficiency in this dynamic sector. Beyond Altair, Olu's leadership extends to various roles. He is the co-founder and Chair of Leadership2025, currently serving as Chair for a medium-sized property company in the UK. His expertise has also been channelled as a Board Director for both profit and not-for-profit institutions. Additionally, Olu is a co-founder and investor in The African Housing Company (TAHCO), a green affordable housing development company operating in sub-Saharan Africa. He is also the Chair of Business Launchpad, a charity that provides entrepreneurial skills to young people in London.
Christiaan PennekampManaging Director of Hypoport Africa Hypoport Africa was founded in 2010. With the same idealism as the PRoMMiSe platform technology was developed starting in 2002, Christiaan Pennekamp and John Doidge wanted to develop the PRoMMiSe platform for Africa to increase the transparency of structured finance products in the region with the aim of helping structured finance businesses grow in Africa.
Kecia RustExecutive Director & Founder of Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa My role is to plan and coordinate 3D printing projects, including setting project timelines, managing resources, logistics and working with other departments to ensure that the project goals are achieved. I also oversee printing process on site to ensure that it is running efficiently, effectively, and safely. This includes managing the 3D printing equipment and the team responsible for operating it. At the same time, I actively participate in technical-commercial tasks by preparing documentation and meeting potential clients and partners.
Esther SegeroPresident at WIRE My name is Esther Segero. I am a registered Civil Engineering Professional with strong expertise in project cost and management, civil infrastructure, housing, warehousing, healthcare, manufacturing and a successful background in Cost-Benefit analysis, resource optimization, mitigating risks & challenges, and value engineering to drive revenue targets. I demonstrate a felicitous prowess in spearheading projects that build, grow and provide sustainable economic solutions that allow for increased valuable infrastructural development within Africa.
Noll TufaniVP Programs , Africa & Middle East at Build Change Noll is a senior international development professional who draws his primary motivation from innovation and from developing concepts that improve efficiency and effectiveness. In the past 10 years, Noll's work focus has been post-disaster reconstruction and housing resilience to natural disasters, including the homeowner-driven reconstruction and retrofitting of 2,000 houses in informal neighborhoods of Haiti, and the provision of reconstruction technical assistance to 25,000 households in rural Nepal. To achieve these successes, Noll has prioritized technological innovation and the integration of emerging technologies at scale throughout the project workflows. Noll is a team-builder and a result-oriented manager. Noll is a keen strategist and a relentless B-to-B salesman, especially with potential partners or donors, and with Government institutions.
Stephen WanjalaExecutive Director of HDFC Stephen Wanjala serves as the Executive Director for Housing and Development Finance Consultants (Africa) Ltd., overseeing the design and implementation of innovative projects in the Affordable shelter finance and Development finance in Africa and Middle East region, leading initiatives to promote action research in Housing finance programs and stimulating investment in the Affordable Housing finance sector. His responsibilities include implementing HDFC’s Africa strategy for Market driven initiatives, including sustainable Housing finance and the development of retail product linkages.He has proven experience in undertaking consultancy assignments mainly in the areas of institutional assessment, product development, design and delivery of specialized training programs for operations and management level staff for institutions engaged in the provision of financial and advisory services to financial Institutions.
