Roberta Annan
Ein sex anaa gender | female ![]() |
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Ein country of citizenship | Ghana ![]() |
Name wey dem give am | Roberta ![]() |
Family name | Annan ![]() |
Ein date of birth | 2 December 1982 ![]() |
Place dem born am | Accra ![]() |
Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | English, Twi ![]() |
Ein occupation | businessperson ![]() |
Educate for | Carleton University, Georgetown University ![]() |
Academic degree | Bachelor of Science, master's degree ![]() |
Participant insyd | FII 6th Edition in Riyadh ![]() |
Roberta Annan ( born 2 December 1982)[1] 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.[2] Na Annan be de youngest African make dem induct am into de African Leadership Hall of Fame.[3] A graduate of Carleton University den Georgetown University, Annan begin ein career plus an internship for de U.N. headquarters insyd New York City.[4] 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.[5]
Education
[edit | edit source]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.[6]
Career
[edit | edit source]Annan, wey dey speak both English den de Akan dialect,[7] work as a Research Analyst Intern at de University of Giessen plus multi-nationals like Athgo International den MAP International between 2005 den 2007.[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
Insyd 2011, na Annan found de Africa Fashion Foundation (AFF) wey dey support Africa ein growing fashion industry.[11] 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.[12]
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.[13][14][15]
Fund raising den philanthropy
[edit | edit source]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.[16]
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.[17]
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.[18][19][20]
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.[21][22]
Awards den recognitions
[edit | edit source]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".[23]
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.[24]
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.[25][26]
Awards
- Global Style Icon Awards 2020 - Fashionpreneur of the year[27]
- The Business Executive Award - She Achiever Award 2020[28]
- 40 Influential Business Leaders Award 2018
- 20 under 40 Influential Business Leaders Award 2017[29]
- Ghana Feminine Awards[30]
- Africa Leadership Hall of Fame (NYC)
- World Fashion 4 Development Program (WF4D) Leadership Award[31]
- Women Leadership Award Woman 2.1[32]
- 2013 Game Changer Honors[33]
- 2019 - Entrepreneur of the Year Award[34]
Ein life matter
[edit | edit source]Annan dey live plus ein mommie den ein son Allain insyd Accra, Ghana.[35]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "SowetanLIVE". SowetanLIVE (in English). Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ Environment, U. N. (2019-08-20). "Roberta Annan". UNEP - UN Environment Programme (in English). Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan Inducted Into the African Leadership Hall of Fame". Ghana Online News (in American English). 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Africa Style Profiles: Roberta Annan, Africa Co-Chair, World Fashion Development Program". HuffPost (in English). 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan Capital Partners to help with Ghana Smart Cities project". Consultancy Africa (in English). 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ by (2016-08-26). "How Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan Built A Business Blending Cultures". Moguldom. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Good Pitch". Good Pitch. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "How Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan Built a Business Blending Cultures". 26 August 2016.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan". Business World Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Ghanaian Owned Luxury Group, Frallain, Inc., To Partner With Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion And Design Week". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ↑ "A fund for African Fashion". UN Environment. 2020-06-16. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan's African Fashion Fund, ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative, and the European Commission Lau". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan to be inducted into the African Leadership Hall of Fame – Today Newspaper". Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan to speak on creative economy at UNCTAD dialogue". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Nedy Music honoured at Global Style Icon Awards". GhanaWeb (in English). 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "37 women honored at 6th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards". The Business Executive (in American English). 2020-09-05. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Ghana's 20 under 40 Influential Business Leaders 2017". Business World Ghana (in American English). 2017-03-08. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan". Global Landscapes Forum Events (in American English). Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Fashion 4 Development First Ladies Luncheon - Vogue.it". vogue (in Italian). 27 September 2013. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Roberta Annan Appointed UN Ambassador For Creative Economy". DailyGuide Network (in American English). 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "Gamerchangers Reach for Change". Reach for Change (in English). Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ↑ "ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD". hautefashionafrica. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ↑ Gachango, Rayhab (2017-07-20). "20 Questions With Ghanaian Entrepreneur Roberta Annan". Potentash. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
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