The African Diaspora Luminaire Awards recognizes distinguished Africans and Diasporans making high-level impact on a global scale. African Diaspora Network (ADN) annually celebrates luminaires who have made exceptional contributions and demonstrated commitment to advance the African continent and the communities in which we live.
We are honored and delighted to award the 2025 Top 10 luminaires at the African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025. Each individual has made a significant difference through their commitment and support for the African Diaspora Network. We salute them for their belief in our vision and mission and their dedication to helping the organization grow and thrive.
Founder, LightEd
Managing Director of the Office of Global Partnerships, U.S. Department of State
Founder of Aurion Capital and Managing Director of Nova Prime Fund
President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator
Director - Africa, Myriad USA (Formerly KBFUS)
Founder, LightEd
Head of Engineering, Payments Conversion at Stripe
Chief Science Officer, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare
Founder and Managing Partner, Ignite Venture Studio; Board Chairman, African Diaspora Network
Head of Health Equity- Genentech Commercial, Medical and Government Affairs at Roche Genentech
Investor, Founder and CEO, Ujama
reative Ambassador, City of San José & Founding Director, Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF)
CFO
US-West EY Private Leader and Assurance Partner, Ernst & Young
Deputy Director of Global Partnerships & Grand Challenges, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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