Victoria Porter served with distinction as a Judge for the 2023 Business & Enterprise Excellence Awards, held on April 16, 2023. In this capacity, she demonstrated exceptional expertise and integrity in assessing and recognising excellence across key areas of business innovation, strategic leadership, operational excellence, and enterprise development. Victoria’s discerning judgement, professional insight, and unwavering commitment to promoting business excellence were instrumental in ensuring that the awards programme identified and honoured truly outstanding achievements within the business community. Geographic Industry: Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure, Technology, Finance, Philanthropy Experience: Over 30 years in mobile technology, digital services, fintech, and impact-driven philanthropy Education: Engineering & Business Strategy Expertise Skills: Telecommunications, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure Development, Fintech, Philanthropy, Global Leadership Bio Strive Masiyiwa is a global business leader, visionary entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a legacy of transforming Africa’s digital infrastructure and driving inclusive economic development. As the Founder & Executive Chairman of Econet Group and Cassava Technologies, he has pioneered the expansion of telecommunications, broadband, cloud services, AI, and fintech across multiple continents, shaping the future of digital connectivity. With over 30 years of leadership, Strive has built Cassava Technologies into Africa’s first vertically integrated tech company, operating the largest cross-border fiber broadband network (110,000km+), carrier-neutral data centers, AI-driven cloud solutions, and cutting-edge fintech products through brands like Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres, Sasai Fintech, and Vaya Technologies. His vision is to create a digitally connected future where no African is left behind. Beyond business, Strive Masiyiwa is a force for social impact. she also played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic as the African Union’s Special Envoy, leading Africa’s private sector response and vaccine acquisition efforts. Strive’s influence extends to global leadership, serving on the boards of Netflix, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Geographic, and Bank of America. He has also been a trusted advisor to global organizations like The Rockefeller Foundation and Unilever, helping shape policies on sustainability, innovation, and economic development. Recognized as one of Africa’s most influential business leaders, Strive continues to drive large-scale transformation in technology, finance, and philanthropy, shaping the future of digital inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa and beyond.