A pan-African initiative, Elevate Africa (EA) has appointed the founder of ACE Analytix as its first Managing Director, signaling a bold vision for Africa’s transformation.

This appointment marks a significant step forward for the Pan-African initiative, paving a new path in promoting sustainable development, regional integration and Africa’s global narrative.

Led by Her Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of the Kingdom of Warri, and Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Kingdom of Warri, Elevate Africa serves as a platform bringing together leaders, innovators and advocates of ‘Africa.

Elevate Africa Head of Media Communications, Mr. Ifetayo Adeniyi, said in a statement that Ikuenobe’s arrival leverages his rich experience in governance, strategic implementation and transformative leadership, noting that he is well-positioned to lead the organization’s efforts in building partnerships that foster collaborative solutions and a reimagined future for Africa.

Elevate Africa is a pan-African initiative founded by Her Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of the Kingdom of Warri, and Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Kingdom of Warri.

It serves as a platform bringing together Africa’s leaders, innovators and advocates, working together to address critical challenges, drive economic growth and inspire transformation across the continent.

Daniel Ikuenobe is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of development and transformation across Africa’s public, private and social sectors. His career has been defined by his commitment to achieving large-scale transformations that support sustainable growth.

Daniel is the co-founder of ACE Analytix, a change management technology company focused on developing technology tools for large-scale transformation programs.

As Malawi Country Director and later Southern Africa Regional Director of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), Daniel’s efforts were focused on accelerating delivery from the center of government, strengthening governance systems and achieving impactful development results in several sectors in the region. .

In Nigeria, Daniel played a pivotal role in launching national initiatives including the establishment of the Presidential Implementation Unit, the launch of Google’s digital skills program as an implementation advisor to of the Vice President and the implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) as Senior Assistant to the President. These initiatives have generated significant private sector investment and revitalized the economy.

In Edo State, Daniel served as Chairman of the Economic Management Team and Director of Transformation, implementing civil service reforms, economic policies and infrastructure projects to improve growth and productivity. efficiency of the State.

He previously worked as a management consultant with the Palladium Group, where he played a key role in establishing Palladium’s presence in Nigeria and shaping its strategic approach in the region.