Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli possesses extensive expertise spanning agriculture, nutrition, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and youth development. With a wealth of over 25 years in the realm of international development, she stands as the visionary behind notable initiatives such as LEAP Africa, Changing Narratives Africa, and African Food Changemakers. Furthermore, she holds co-founder roles at Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Ltd. and AACE Foods Processing & Distribution Ltd.

Ndidi’s influence extends to the TED stage as a speaker and to prestigious circles, having been honored as a Schwab Fellow and Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Her exceptional contributions have garnered a series of awards, including a National Honor from the Nigerian Government, as well as the distinguished 2021 Harvard Business School Distinguished Alumni Award. Among her literary accomplishments, she has authored “Social Innovation in Africa: A Practical Guide for Scaling Impact” and “Food Entrepreneurs in Africa: Scaling Resilient Agriculture Businesses,” both published by Routledge.

Demonstrating her commitment to progress, Ndidi actively serves on several prominent boards, including those of the Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Nigerian Breweries Plc. (Heineken), and the Bridgespan Group.