Our Leadership

Executive Leadership

Meet the experienced leaders and trade strategists driving CAIBCC operations, delegations, and membership services across Canada and the African continent.

Committed to Your Bilateral Growth

Our executive team combines deep domain expertise in trade logistics, financial strategy, legal frameworks, and corporate diplomacy to offer unmatched assistance to our members.

Dr. Emmanuel Boateng

President & Executive Director

Dr. Boateng has over 20 years of experience in cross-border trade, economics, and multilateral diplomacy. He has served as a senior advisor to multiple African trade ministries and plays a pivotal role in strengthening ties with Canadian chambers.

Sarah Jenkins, MBA

Director of International Trade & Partnerships

Sarah is a seasoned trade strategist specialized in market expansion. Over the last decade, she has successfully guided more than 50 Canadian firms as they navigated and grew in diverse sub-Saharan African commercial markets.

Fatoumata Diallo

Director of Operations & Member Engagement

Fatoumata manages global operations, membership drives, and bilateral matchmaking programs. She holds extensive credentials in project management and previously coordinated trade missions with NGOs in West Africa.

Robert Vance, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Robert oversees financial strategy, accountability, and regulatory filings. He has spent 15 years advising international organizations on cross-border tax compliance, currency transfers, and risk assessment.