Stephen Hayes, President Stephen Hayes, the President of the Council, was appointed 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

President

Vice President

Legal Counsel

Summit Director

Director of Development

Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Director of Development

Assistant Finance Director

Program Manager, South Africa International Business Linkages

Program Manager, West Africa International Business Linkages

Programs and Services Analyst

Administration

Research Analyst

Esther Dassanou
Program Coordinator, South Africa/ West Africa International Business Linkages

Communications Associate

Programs Associate

Development Associate

Development Associate

Receptionist

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