LONDON, United Kingdom – July 17, 2024
Dr. Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi, CEO of KOM Group of Companies in Tanzania, has been honoured with the well-deserved Young African Business Leader of the Year Award at the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024.
This accolade, presented by the esteemed African Leadership Magazine, recognizes Dr. Jesca’s exceptional contributions and achievements in the business sector, highlighting her remarkable leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.
Dr. Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi is an award-winning businesswoman and serial entrepreneur with a distinguished career in education, research, and business consultancy. As the CEO of KOM Group of Companies and the Director of KOM Food Products, she oversees a diverse portfolio of investments in oil processing, cotton ginning, agro-processing, steel, roofing sheets, plastics, pipe manufacturing, and food and beverages production. Her leadership has been pivotal in driving the company’s growth and diversification.
Dr. Jesca holds a Master’s degree in International Business and Finance from De Montfort University and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of the West of Scotland, achieving her doctorate at the remarkable age of 27. She has also completed leadership development training at Oxford University and Harvard University. With extensive experience working on global projects, she has established herself as a leading figure in multiple industries.
Dr. Jesca’s commitment to youth and women’s entrepreneurship is evident in her active involvement in various initiatives. She serves as the Chairperson of Young Women Entrepreneurs and is a member of Women Power Africa, Women Empowerment Network, and Lionesses of Africa. She regularly conducts workshops on entrepreneurship development and has served as an advisor in the Entrepreneurship Capstone at Ashesi University, Ghana.
The African Business Leadership Awards is renowned for celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and economic impact across the continent. These awards spotlight individuals, companies, and institutions that exemplify outstanding corporate practices and leadership, aligning with the magazine’s tradition of highlighting the often-overlooked aspects of Africa’s business and leadership landscape.
The award ceremony was a highlight of the ALM Africa Summit London 2024, a premier platform for high-level networking, collaboration, and the formation of strategic partnerships aimed at addressing challenges and driving transformative change in Africa. Established in 2016, the summit showcases innovative projects and best practices that align with the continent’s development goals.
The 2024 edition of the African Leadership Magazine Africa Summit, themed “Africa Unleashed: Navigating Disruptions, Enhancing Opportunities,” provided a strategic platform for leaders to discuss sustainable development pathways. Esteemed speakers at the summit included The Right Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the Liberia House of Representatives; Dr. Olavo Correia, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance of Cape Verde; The Right Hon. Lord Dollar Popat, UK House of Lords Member & Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Rwanda, Uganda & DRC; and H.E. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Minister of Economy & Finance of Madagascar. These leaders, along with other distinguished guests from Africa, the UK, and Europe, convened to discuss key issues affecting Africa’s economic and business landscape.
About KOM Group of Companies
KOM Group of Companies is a diversified conglomerate with investments in oil processing, cotton ginning, agro-processing, steel, roofing sheets, plastics, pipe manufacturing, and food and beverages production. Under the leadership of Dr. Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi, the company has seen significant growth and diversification, contributing to economic development in Tanzania and beyond.
About African Leadership Magazine
The African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organization in the UK (Company No. 07435198), presents Africa’s narrative from an authentic perspective to a global audience. Since its launch in August 2008, it has become a leading pan-African publication on leadership, reaching international investors, business executives, policymakers, and multilateral agencies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the US.
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