Roberta Annan

Roberta Annan ( born 2 December 1982) be a Ghanaian businesswoman den de founder of de African Fashion Foundation. She sanso be an investor, philanthropist, den a United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador. Na Annan be de youngest African make dem induct am into de African Leadership Hall of Fame. A graduate of Carleton University den Georgetown University, Annan begin ein career plus an internship for de U.N. headquarters insyd New York City. Annan be de owner of Annan Capital Partners, an investment company insyd Sub-Saharan Africa, den ALDG, a portfolio of assets insyd sustainable hospitality, agribusiness, den sustainable luxury insyd Africa.

 Education 
Annan get ein secondary level education for de SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College. Na she graduate summa cum laude for Biochemistry insyd from Carleton University wey dey Ottawa, Canada, wey she sana earned Biotechnology master's degree insyd Georgetown University.by (2016-08-26). "How Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan Built A Business Blending Cultures". Moguldom. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

 Career 
Annan, wey dey speak both English den de Akan dialect,"Good Pitch". Good Pitch. Retrieved 2021-03-25. work as a Research Analyst Intern at de University of Giessen plus multi-nationals like Athgo International den MAP International between 2005 den 2007."How Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan Built a Business Blending Cultures". 26 August 2016.

Insyd 2008, Annan join de United Nations as intern, den later she cam turn de consultant for de UN, wer she dey mobilise funds den dema resources for de UN projects worldwide. Insyd 2012, she found de Roberta Annan Consulting, wey re-brand to Annan Capital Partners insyd 2016 after two years plus LJ Africa Advisors."Roberta Annan". Business World Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

Insyd 2017, na dem appoint Annan as de Senior Market Liaison for Fieldstone Africa wey na she lead business strategy den marketing. She sana serve for boards wey dey include De Frallain Group, Industrie Africa, Women's Empowerment den Investment Group, den de Ghana France Business Club. She be de adviser to The Rose of Sharon Foundation, by Nigerian business magnate, Folorunsho Alakija den The European Commission Devco Steering Committee for de International Colloquium for the Creative Economy."Ghanaian Owned Luxury Group, Frallain, Inc., To Partner With Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion And Design Week". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

Insyd 2011, na Annan found de Africa Fashion Foundation (AFF) wey dey support Africa ein growing fashion industry."Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2022-05-28. She be de co-founder for de Impact Fund for African Creatives (IFFAC), a €100 million impact investment fund wey dey aim at supporting Africa ein creative den lifestyle industries."A fund for African Fashion". UN Environment. 2020-06-16. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

Roberta Annan Consulting sana be a franchise owner for de Miss Universe Pageant from 2011 to 2015, buh na she hand dis over to new management after allegations say de contest no be fairly run.Debrah, Ameyaw (2015-09-09). "Miss Universe Ghana Organizers Wanted By Police?". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-03-25.admin (2014-04-15). "Hanniel Jamin News: Miss Universe Ghana sues organizers". Ghana Live TV. Retrieved 2021-03-25.Tamakloe, Nana (8 September 2015). "Leaked Letters Show Miss Universe Ghana 2015 Paid For Victory And Put Roberta Annan Pr To Shame - FashionGHANA.com: 100% African Fashion". Retrieved 2021-03-25.

 Fund raising den philanthropy 
Annan, wey dem recognise for fundraising projects wey dey include de €100 Million Funds for African Creatives insyd partnership plus UN-ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative."Roberta Annan's African Fashion Fund, ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative, and the European Commission Lau". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

Annan Capital sanaa raised funds through engagement plus de High-net-worth individuals, corporations den foundations for both non-profit den for-profit initiatives projects from $6MM to $100MM."Ghana: Press focuses on Ghanaian companies engaged in export to members of AfCFTA, others". Journal du Cameroun (in French). 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-03-25

Under de African Foundation Kayayei Initiative, Annan den other Ghanaian women wey dey include Ophelia Crossland, Torlowei den Velma Owusu-Bempah trained head porters known as Kayayei insyd fashion den millinery."African Fashion Foundation: the Kayaye Project". Vogue Italia (in Italian). 6 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-25"African Fashion Foundation, The Lotte To Launch Kayayei Fashion Training Programme". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-25."7 Inspiring Ghanaian Fashion Brands from the Glitz Fashion Week". Glamour South Africa. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

During de peak of de COVID-19 outbreak insyd Ghana, WEIG in partnership plus Annan Capital Partners den GUBA, launched demma COVID-19 Stimulus Fund, wey dey offer financial prizes to support den invest insyd female-led enterprises insyd Ghana."Winners of COVID-19 Stimulus Fund to Receive Packages Friday - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-03-25."Roberta Annan writes...... Women in Leadership: Achieving an equitable future in a COVID-19 world". 11 March 2021.

 Awards den recognitions 
Annan be member of de Young President Organization (YPO) den she currently be de UNEP Goodwill Ambassador for de Creative Economy, '20 under 40 Influential Business Leaders insyd Ghana', de "40 under 40 Influential Business Leaders insyd Consulting" den de "100 Young Influential Africans", "Youngest African wey dem ever induct insyd de African Leadership Hall of Fame"."Roberta Annan to be inducted into the African Leadership Hall of Fame – Today Newspaper". Retrieved 2021-03-25.

Na Annan speak at de United Nations Conference on Trade den Development round table panel discussion plus Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD; Mahendra Siregar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of de Republic of Indonesia den Marisa Henderson, Head of UNCTAD Creative Economy."Roberta Annan to speak on creative economy at UNCTAD dialogue". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

Annan be advisory council member for de prestigious Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design. She dey work plus Edward Enninful, Victoria Beckham, Naomi Campbell, Suzy Menkes den Sarah Mower."Roberta Annan joins Edward Enninful and other industry players on Condé Nast College Of Fashion & Design Advisory Council". Bra Perucci Africa. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-07-02.Design, The Condé Nast College of Fashion &. "Roberta Annan Appointed As Member Of Condé Nast College Of Fashion & Design Advisory Council". prnewswire. (Press release). Retrieved 2021-07-02.

Awards

 Global Style Icon Awards 2020 - Fashionpreneur of the year
 The Business Executive Award - She Achiever Award 2020
 40 Influential Business Leaders Award 2018
 20 under 40 Influential Business Leaders Award 2017
 Ghana Feminine Awards
 Africa Leadership Hall of Fame (NYC)
 World Fashion 4 Development Program (WF4D) Leadership Award
 Women Leadership Award Woman 2.1
 2013 Game Changer Honors
2019 - Entrepreneur of the Year Award

 Ein life matter 
Annan dey live plus ein mommie den ein son Allain insyd Accra, Ghana.Gachango, Rayhab (2017-07-20). "20 Questions With Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan". Potentash. Retrieved 2021-03-25.

 References 

 External links 

 Roberta Annan speaks at TEDX East Legon
 Roberta Annan on Investing in Africa's Creative
 Roberta Annan at UNEP
 Change Agents: Using Technology, Funds to Leapfrog Luxury in Africa
 Annan Capital Partners: What We Do

Category:Akan people
Category:1982 births
Category:21st-century Ghanaian businesswomen
Category:Ghanaians
Category:21st-century Ghanaian businesspeople
Category:Human
Category:Georgetown University alumni
Category:Ghanaian chief executives
Category:Carleton University alumni
Category:People wey komot Accra