Mr. Gil Bires, the Director-General of Mozambique’s Investment and Export Promotion Agency (APIEX), has been bestowed with the distinguished Distinguished Business Impact Award and a prestigious US Congressional Commendation at the 12th ALM Persons of the Year (POTY)
With the theme “Building Resilient African Economies,” the event was held at the Ethiopia Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, on March 15th, 2024, and attracted over 300 attendees, including distinguished academics, business executives, industry leaders, legislators, investors, and representatives of international development organizations.
Mr. Bires’ exceptional leadership and outstanding contributions to fostering economic growth and development in Mozambique have earned him widespread acclaim and recognition from both national and international communities. Under his guidance, APIEX has played a pivotal role in attracting foreign investments, facilitating trade partnerships, and promoting Mozambique as a prime destination for business opportunities.
His visionary initiatives and strategic interventions have led to the successful implementation of numerous projects aimed at promoting key sectors such as agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and tourism, thereby stimulating sustainable economic progress and empowering local communities. Mr. Bires’ relentless dedication to advancing Mozambique’s economic prosperity on the global stage has positioned APIEX as a beacon of excellence and innovation in investment promotion and export facilitation.
The Distinguished Business Impact Award and US Congressional Commendation bestowed upon Mr. Gil Bires at the 12th ALM POTY Ceremony underscore his outstanding achievements, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change and prosperity in Mozambique and beyond. His remarkable accomplishments continue to inspire and motivate stakeholders across various sectors to strive for excellence and contribute towards building a prosperous and inclusive future for Mozambique and the African continent.
The event also promises roundtable panel discussions, keynote addresses, talks about partnerships and investments, and high-level networking opportunities, among its main attractions. ALM Persons of the Year winners will also receive awards during the ceremony, which will also feature the unveiling of the special POTY edition of African Leadership Magazine.
Premium dignitaries in attendance include His Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya; His Excellency George Weah, the former President of Liberia; Hon. Cllr. Fonati Koffa, the speaker of the Liberia House of Representatives, and His Excellency Rodrigo Guzmán Barro, the Ambassador, Embassy of Chile in Addis Ababa, The Hon. Dr. Kailesh Jagutpal, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mauritius; Ngozi Ekeoma, the CEO of NAPAL Petroleum; Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan (FCA), the Group CEO of First Bank of Nigeria; Apostle Michael Adeyemi Adefarasin, Chief Servant, Kingdom Lifeline Apostolic Ministries International; Daniel Asiedu, the Managing Director of the OmniBSICBank, Accra, Ghana; Mr. Henry Fallah Saamoi, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Bank (Liberia) Limited, Monrovia, Liberia; among many others.
About ALM Persons of the Year (POTY)
The ALM Persons of the Year (POTY) Ceremony is a flagship annual event of the African Leadership Magazine, which has been held consecutively over the past 12 years, convening policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society leaders, thought leaders, and all stakeholders from across Africa and the rest of the world to discuss issues bothering Africa’s socio-economic growth and development. The event has also become a prestigious platform for honoring people-centered leadership and Africans who are pursuing a pan-African agenda in their chosen fields of endeavor.
About African Leadership Magazine
Published by the African Leadership Organization (UK), the African Leadership Magazine focuses on presenting the best of Africa to a global audience. It shares the African story from an African perspective, offering solutions to current challenges on the continent. For the past 16 years, the organization has dedicated itself to promoting impactful leadership and African opportunities globally through quality Afro-positive content, African trade facilitation, market entry solutions, Afro-centric communities, business networking platforms, and public sector training and consulting.
