Coronation Group Focuses on Wealth Generation at New CEO Forum

Coronation Group, a leading African financial services firm, has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering economic growth and sustainable wealth creation across the continent by returning as a Gold Sponsor of the prestigious Africa CEO Forum 2025. Set to take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the forum will bring together top business leaders, policymakers, and investors from across Africa and beyond.

The Africa CEO Forum, an annual gathering of influential leaders, serves as a vital platform for shaping economic strategies, discussing key challenges, and building cross-sectoral partnerships to propel Africa’s progress. Coronation’s decision to sponsor this high-profile event underscores its unwavering commitment to driving long-term prosperity through innovative financial solutions tailored for African markets.

A Focus on Legacy and Sustainability

A major highlight of Coronation’s participation will be a keynote one-on-one session featuring Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Coronation Group, who will engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Acha Leke, Chairman of McKinsey Africa. The session, themed “How Can African Family-Owned Businesses Shift from Survival to Legacy and Build Generational Champions?”, will focus on the long-term success of family businesses in Africa and how they can evolve beyond short-term survival to create lasting legacies.

“The Africa CEO Forum is an essential platform where we can address the unique opportunities and challenges facing African businesses today,” Aig-Imoukhuede said. “We are proud to be part of this conversation, helping family businesses unlock their potential and achieve sustainable, generational success.”

Strategic Insights on Geopolitics and the Cost of Capital

In addition to Aig-Imoukhuede’s keynote session, Paul Abiagam, Managing Director of Coronation Merchant Bank, will participate in a strategic panel session focused on the Cost of Capital Crisis. The panel will explore how African businesses can navigate geopolitical shifts and leverage them to turn challenges into opportunities. Other key participants in the discussion will include thought leaders from institutions like Moody’s, Bank of America, Skykapital, and prominent public sector figures.

A Powerful Presence at the Forum

Coronation’s involvement in the Africa CEO Forum extends beyond its sponsorship and speakers. Key members of the Coronation leadership team, including Yemi Sadik, CEO of Coronation Trustees; Yaw Adom-Boateng, CEO of Coronation Insurance Ghana; and Ngozi Akinyele, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Coronation Group, will be attending, further highlighting the firm’s broad leadership in investment management, banking, and insurance.

Commitment to Africa’s Transformation

Wole Onasanya, Group CEO of Coronation, expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the Africa CEO Forum, saying, “Our return to the Africa CEO Forum is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the transformation of Africa’s economic landscape. We are proud to support a forum that fosters strategic dialogue, promotes collaborative leadership, and encourages forward-thinking ambition.”

Coronation’s participation at the event aligns with its mission to unlock Africa’s potential by providing African-led financial solutions that empower prosperity across generations. The Africa CEO Forum offers an invaluable opportunity to turn ideas into actionable strategies that will shape the continent’s future.

A Global Gathering of Visionary Leaders

This year’s Africa CEO Forum will be graced by heads of state and prominent dignitaries, including President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. Former leaders such as John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and Paul Kagame of Rwanda will also be in attendance, alongside key business executives, investors, and entrepreneurs who are driving Africa’s economic growth.

With a strong commitment to wealth creation and legacy building, Coronation Group’s active participation in the Africa CEO Forum 2025 underscores its position as a leader in Africa’s financial services sector and its role in shaping the continent’s prosperous future.