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Nick O'Donohue

Former CEO, British International Investment
Nick O'Donohue

Nick O'Donohue CMG is the former Chief Executive of British International Investment (formerly CDC Group), the UK's development finance institution, where he served from 2017 to 2024, deploying over GBP 9 billion into investments across Africa and Asia. He previously co-founded Big Society Capital with Sir Ronald Cohen, served as Global Head of Research at JP Morgan, and spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs.

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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 007
Geopolitics
Beyond Sides: How Africa Designs Partnerships That Deliver
How Africa is charting its own course in an increasingly multipolar world.
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Beyond Sides: How Africa Designs Partnerships That Deliver

In a world of shifting alliances and great power competition, Africa is no longer content to be a passive player. This panel examines how African nations and leaders are designing partnerships on their own terms — balancing relationships with traditional Western allies, China, and emerging partners — to maximize the continent's strategic interests and economic sovereignty.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 007
Strong bonds

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