Leadership & Governance

David Nwankwo

David Nwankwo is a capital strategist, venture builder and entrepreneur whose experience spans private capital, venture, private markets, venture advisory and real estate.

Having worked both as a founder raising capital and as an adviser helping businesses become investment-ready, David understands the barriers that limit capital formation. Through his network, he has access to key stakeholders across the African continent, as well as investors, venture capital firms, angel investors, family offices, institutional investors, founders and other participants across private-capital markets.

As Vice President, he contributes a strong Africa-facing perspective on capital, partnerships and venture ecosystems, helping the Chambers connect credible opportunities with the organisations, investors and strategic partners best placed to assess them.

Zino Mario

Zino Mario is a serial entrepreneur and businessman with interests spanning aviation, private jets, maritime vessels, private capital, AI and technology. He has built a vast network spanning government, businesses, institutional stakeholders and commercial decision-makers across international markets.

As International Relations Ambassador, Zino supports the Chambers’ external relationships and strategic network. His role is to help identify opportunities, encourage meaningful introductions and strengthen the relationships through which trade, investment and collaboration can develop between Qatar, Africa and the wider international business community.