Stephen Hayes was appointed President of CCA in August 1999. Immediately prior to his appointment, Mr. Hayes was a consultant to Winnington Limited of London, a private European holding company. He was involved in issues affecting the African oil trade as well as the development of agricultural projects in Africa. He was also international projects advisor to the Washington-based firm of Cohen & Woods International, which specializes in U.S./African economic and political relations.

Prior to joining Winnington, Mr. Hayes was president of the American Center for International Leadership and international program director for AFS International/Intercultural Programs. A graduate of Indiana University with a Masters Degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University, Mr. Hayes has also served as director of International Projects at the University of Denver. He served several years as a consultant to the UN Development Program and has chaired and directed more than 25 international conferences.

Staff Directory

Stephen Hayes
President

Anita Henri
General Counsel

Mbayang Diouf Diop
Chief Financial Officer

Victor Barnes
Director, CCA HIV/AIDS Initiative

Tim Bergstrom
Project Director, South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL)

Joyce Cacho

Director, Agribusiness Initiative

John Jakulevicius
Director, Technology

Sherry-Lee Singh
Director Market Research/Member Services

Asfaw Alemayehu
Membership Services

Tim Bergstrom
Project Director, South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL)

Angela Camara
Human Resources Generalist
 

Ilda Diffley (Jacobs)
Marketing & Trade Specialist, South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL)

Adina Ellis
Events and Marketing

Caroline Hope
Program Manager, CCA HIV/AIDS Initiative
 

Melissa Moussodou
Receptionist

Vivienne Sequeira
Executive Assistant to the President

Kennia Somerville

International Trade Promotion Specialist, South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL)

Nelly Swilla
Research Analyst
 

Brittany Williams
Projects, South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL)

Daniel Wolf
Research Analyst