Ms. Natznet Tesfay
Director Africa Research, IHS Markit
Ms. Natznet Tesfay is the Director of Africa Analysis for IHS Markit’s Economics and Country Risk business unit. Ms. Tesfay advises on market entry and risk management strategies and supports African governments to leverage their resource potential for diversification and economic growth. She previously advised governments in East Africa on the development of free trade zones, foreign policy and the mining sector. Ms. Tesfay was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2017. She holds an MSc in Urbanisation and Development from LSE and a BA in Government from Harvard University.