About the Network
A strategic circle of influence, ECAN is a private, membership-based network dedicated to finance, innovation, and development. Members are visionary leaders with a proven track record of excellence, influence, and integrity. Through high-level dialogue and curated engagements, ECAN provides a platform for exchanging ideas and advancing opportunities that contribute to Africa’s economic development and global engagement. Membership is by invitation only — and typically reserved for highly distinguished ethical leaders.
Global Business Forum
A network of leaders dedicated to finance, innovation, and development. Insights on strategic resource mobilization and public-private partnerships.
Convening Platform
ECAN is a premier networking platform and a trusted source of knowledge where luxury, prestige, and invitation-only access define the ultimate experience.
Trust Drives Success
Strategic networking and unfettered access. ECAN offers a platform for long-term and high-impact connections. Membership is by invitation only.
Thought Leadership
To strengthen commercial ties and deepen innovation exchanges, we regularly convene senior leaders to discuss and proffer solutions to pressing issues.
FEATURED ECAN MEMBERS
MEMBER SHOWCASE
Eric A. Clement
Founder/Managing Partner, Bedford37, New York
Dr. Lourdes Casanova
Director, Emerging Markets Institute, Cornell University, New York
Thomas SvanikIer
Chairman, Svani Group, Accra, Ghana
Dr. Joshua Gogo
Founder & President, Afcote Associates, Alberta, Canada
Pradip Madan
Managing Partner, Great North Ventures, Silicon Valley, United States
Shaanti Shamdasani
Founder/CEO, S. ASEAN International Advocacy and Consultancy Jarkata, Indonesia
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Modibo I. Toure
Former Minister of Telecommunications, Republic of Mali
Elsie Addo Awadzi
Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana
Prof. Paul Clyde
Clinical Professor of Business and Policy, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
RECENTLY FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Former President of Mauritius
Ambassador Charles A. Ray
Chair, Africa Program, Foreign Policy Research Institute, Philadelphia
Kathryn Wylde
President & CEO, Partnership for New York City
