Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie

Chukwu-Emeka P F Chikezie MBE currently serves as the Team Lead for Invest Salone and Country Director for the International Growth Centre in Sierra Leone, focusing on enhancing policymakers' access to evidence-based research for inclusive growth. With extensive experience in investment facilitation, economic development, and consultancy, Chikezie has held various leadership roles including Non-Executive Director at Ecobank Microfinance Sierra Leone and Director at Up!-Africa Ltd. Notable past positions include Partner at Inclusive Growth Strategies Ltd and Director at Up! (Sierra Leone) Ltd, both emphasizing support for entrepreneurs and strategic growth initiatives. Chikezie also contributed as a consultant for the International Dialogue for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding and the International Organization for Migration. Chikezie possesses a Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma, specializing in Corporate Governance.