Claudette Lavallee
Claudette Lavallée has worked for more than 30 years in Mozambique, specialized in institutional reform process, having actively participated in the development and implementation of reforms in the drinking water and sanitation sector in rural and urban areas, as a member of technical and consulting teams or as a project director. As general manager of Prowater, Claudette ack as team leader of many projects, including training strategy, Institutional reform processes: formulation of policies and strategies, negotiation with stakeholders, public consultations, development of implementation plans and necessary legal instruments. Design, development, management, and implementation of large-scale projects.
Stanislev A. Prokopiev
Stanislev is a business strategist and organizational performance specialist with over 20 years of experience in Mozambique as an executive, consultant and university lecturer. A University of Cape Town graduate and Chevening Scholar with a Master’s degree from the University of St Andrews, he specializes in integrating strategy, people, processes, systems and risk management to drive organizational performance and business transformation.
Anderson Mburugu
Anderson is an accomplished finance and business executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across the hospitality and education sectors in East and Southern Africa. He currently serves as Head of Finance & Compliance at The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, overseeing financial strategy, corporate governance, risk management and institutional sustainability. Previously, as General Manager of the prestigious Polana Serena Hotel, he spearheaded business transformation, major capital investments and post-pandemic recovery, delivering significant revenue growth and improved profitability. He also conceptualised and compiled a commemorative memoir celebrating the hotel’s rich heritage and its centenary in 2023. In recognition of his contributions to business leadership in Mozambique, Anderson was featured on the cover of Revista Negócios in its January–February 2024 edition as an impactful business leader. A Bachelor of Science degree and ACCA certificate holder he is a finance professional committed to fostering strategic partnerships, responsible business practices and sustainable economic development in Mozambique.
Charlotte Emma Hill
Charlotte is a development specialist and gender expert with over 16 years of experience in Mozambique and Sub-Saharan Africa as a programme leader, technical advisor and consultant. She is Senior Consultant, Social Protection and Jobs, at the World Bank, and Managing Director of Kaleidoscope Consultants. A University of Toronto graduate with a Master’s degree in Human Rights from the University of London, she specializes in social protection, gender integration and monitoring and evaluation. Her work helps governments and development partners design inclusive, evidence-based programmes.
Paola Prandini
Paola Prandini is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies, in South Africa. She holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, and a specialization in Communication Management as well as a Bachelor degree in Journalism. Co-founder of the Brazilian social business AfroeducAÇÃO; Senior Consultant at the Feminist Colaboratory Mukadzi, in Mozambique; Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator at Canada-Mozambique Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Founding member of the Brazilian Association of Researchers and Professionals in Educommunication. Author of several books, and the most recent published is “Conexão Atlândica: branquitude, colonialidades e educomunicação na África do Sul, no Brasil e em Moçambique” (2024).
Honorata Chipepo
Honorata Chipepo is a seasoned business leader with over ten years of experience as Managing Director of nDimensões Digitais Lda, a leading software development firm in Maputo. In this role, she has spearheaded the development of innovative products, identified and responded to market needs, and driven digital transformation. Under her leadership, nDimensões Digitais, Lda has built a strong reputation for creating solutions tailored to the challenges of local and regional markets, while fostering innovation, guiding diverse teams, and forging strategic partnerships that expand opportunities. With more than 17 years of wider experience in development and international trade, she also brings expertise in investment facilitation, policy analysis, and strengthening the business enabling environment. As a Board Member of the Chamber, she is committed to advancing private sector growth, promoting innovation, and enhancing collaboration between business and government while driving private sector and trade growth.
Lino Jamisse
Lino Jamisse is a seasoned translator and interpreter with a career spanning over four decades. Trained by the Mozambican Language Institute in 1983, he has since become a pillar in the translation industry, sworn in as an official translator by the Maputo Judicial Court in 1999. As the founder of LSJ Traduções e Serviços Lda, his expertise has been sought after by prestigious organizations such as The World Bank, IMF, and AKF, among other private and government entities. Lino’s dedication to bridging language barriers extends beyond his entrepreneurial ventures. For 28 years, he served the Canadian High Commission to Mozambique in various capacities, contributing significantly to diplomatic relations between Mozambique and Canada. His commitment to excellence and professionalism continues to enrich the translation and interpretation landscape as he provides freelance services, ensuring effective communication across borders and cultures.
Luisa Humbane
Luísa Humbane has worked in Container Terminal operations and logistics for over 24 years in Mozambique’s port sector. She spent 14 years at the Container Terminal in the Port of Maputo and later served as General Manager at the Nacala Export Container Terminal, where she played a leading role in the development of the Terminal, implementation of operational Procedures, and integration of HSE standards. With experience in marketing, sales, and regional logistics, she has helped position both Terminals as important hubs for local and international trade. She is also committed to community development, having partnered with the “Associação Água para Todos” to train and mobilize women and children in hygiene and sanitation in the South and North of Mozambique. Her journey combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to people.