Robert Penney is a senior professional in the field of finance and governance. A Qualified Accountant by training, he has served various government and private enterprises spearheading the organization. Originally from Ireland, Robert was with Moores Rowland Chartered Accountants before their rebranding and has spent over 40 years in Zambia at senior levels in finance and business management including the areas of manufacturing, property development, Agriculture related industries, mining, security services, and leisure industry to include trade management, investment, planning, fiscal control and accounting. He had the privilege of working directly with two Zambian Presidents (Dr. Kenneth Kaunda & Rupiah Banda).

His philanthropic works include;

• Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation: Public humanitarian directories note him as the CEO of Finance / Administration for this foundation. The foundation was established by Zambia's founding president, Kenneth Kaunda, to address critical socioeconomic challenges, particularlyfocusing on the impacts of HIV/AIDS and supporting children.
• Community & Sports Leadership: He has historically been active in community organizing within the country, including serving as the organizing committee chairperson for prominent local charity golf tournaments aimed at raising funds for vulnerable women and children in Zambia.

Some of Roberts former roles include;

• Chairman of Zambian Development Agency.
• Chairman of Lusaka`s Infrastructure Committee.
• Deputy Chair of Mayor`s Finance committee in Lusaka.
• Trade Consultant of Coras Tractala (Irish Enterprise Board) – for Zambia; supporting Irish investments in projects and General Trade into Zambia.
• Guest lecturer at Wake Forest University NC on an invitational basis for MBA students.
• Trustee and President of the Children of Africa foundation.
• Hon Life Vice President of the Lusaka Golf Club since 1996.
• Chairman (10th Year) Zambia Open International Golf Tournament South African Sunshine Tour (SST) a golf calendar event, held annually at Lusaka Golf Club.

Jayessh is the founder of Amara Global Holdings Ltd. A former C-suite Banker, dealmaker, and institutional architect with over 32 years of high-impact global experience commanding multi-million-dollar capital ventures across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. His authoritative corporate leadership was forged during more than three decades at the absolute pinnacle of international banking, directing critical executive operations for premier financial institutions including Citibank, ABN AMRO, Emirates NBD and FirstRand banking group.

A master of cross-border fund structuring and high-stakes capital stewardship, he functioned as Senior Vice President (ME & India) at Forsyth Partners a UK based Asset Management company with over 4.5 billion dollars under management and subsequently as Executive Director (ME and India) at FirstRand Banking group one of the top 100 banks in the world, where he masterminded a complex joint venture and initiated a specialized investment fund focused on the Indian economy. As Executive Director at Channel Capital Partners LLC & thereafter as CEO and Chief Strategist of Clover Bank'e Investments, Jayessh solidified his reputation as a premier corporate rainmaker, spearheading private equity, capital-raising campaigns before deploying into sophisticated transactions that has generated high alpha.

His capacity for driving exponential corporate scale and operational transformation is demonstrated by his decisive governance as CEO & Group Managing Director of Electrolux Commercial Services consistently optimizing operational efficiencies. During his professional tenure, he worked as a advisor to a few corporate boards and the Private Office of H.E. Sheikh Tariq Bin Khalid Al Qassimi.

He possesses a sound track record of guiding high-velocity ventures from initial concept to massive capital deployment. This mastery of global microeconomic strategy is mirrored by his presence as an international thought leader, delivering definitive insights on global M&A opportunities and foreign investment dynamics at global forums including the World Finance & United Exchange Summit and the Overseas Private Investor Forum in Liaoning China. He has also delivered India as an Investment destination at AUT in New Zealand, soliciting capital into the Indian markets.

Seamlessly integrating advanced data analytics with a human-centric philosophy that optimizes multi-tiered workforces, Jayessh delivers the rare synthesis of financial mastery, sharp deal-making acumen, and board-level dominance required to champion total fiscal and strategic governance for a large enterprise.

Rachita Bhat is a results-driven executive with over 18 years of experience leading high-impact business development and marketing initiatives across the hospitality, catering, IT, and aviation sectors. Throughout her distinguished career, she has maintained an exceptional client retention rate, proving her ability to cultivate long-term, high-value partnerships. Rachita is a strategic visionary who excels at conceptualizing market entry strategies and establishing scalable infrastructure for new business ventures.

An expert in multi-channel brand positioning, Rachita integrates tailor-made solutions and innovative event management to capture market share and elevate brand presence. Her leadership style combines technical savvy with a deep foundation in general management, allowing her to translate complex market trends into actionable growth strategies. She is highly adept at navigating administrative and operational complexities, ensuring that marketing efforts are perfectly aligned with business delivery models and regulatory requirements. Rachita excels at fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and driving collaborative team performance. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to organizational excellence and long-term profitability and remains dedicated to delivering innovative, client-centric solutions.