LEADERSHIP

Tyobista Girma is a business operations strategist and systems thinker who designs scalable structures, streamlines execution, and brings clarity to complex organizations. As a cultural strategist, she applies this same rigor to Bridge54’s mission of reconstructing African unity through culture and creativity.

Meti Aberra is a business strategist and customer success leader with experience guiding enterprise organizations through complex transformation. Formerly at Bain, she specializes in building high-trust executive partnerships, driving operational clarity, and helping companies adopt emerging technologies with measurable results.

Nat Kwabena Adisi, better known as BOLA RAY, is one of Ghana’s most renowned, pioneering radio and television personalities. Over the years, he has developed into one of the nation’s foremost authorities in media management, business development and event production. He has become a poster boy for perseverance and discipline. As a visionary with a keen eye for talent, he inspires those that follow in his entrepreneurial, philanthropic and artistic footsteps.

Sir Sam Jonah is one of Africa’s most respected business leaders and a pioneer of Ghana’s modern mining and industrial sector. He is best known for transforming Ashanti Goldfields into a globally competitive mining company and for his decades-long leadership across finance, energy, infrastructure, and private equity. Sir Sam brings to Bridge54 a rare combination of visionary thinking, institutional credibility, and deep belief in Africa’s long-term potential serving as a strategic guide as Bridge54 builds Pan-African cultural IP that turns heritage into trade, tourism, and economic opportunity.

Strategist | Founder | Event Architect | EdTech Innovator

Manahat Thomas is a strategist, connector, and event architect with a proven record of delivering high-impact projects across Africa, the U.S., and beyond. Her work spans fintech, knowledge management, and event management, bringing bold ideas to life through global summits, cultural activations, and market-entry strategies. Currently part of the Africa Fintech Summit team, she operates at the intersection of innovation, finance, and community-building. Manahat is also the founder of Cronos EdX, an edtech social enterprise focused on personalized, comprehension-based learning, and MT Consulting Group, a creative agency specializing in strategy, events, and brand storytelling. She is passionate about creating spaces where ideas flourish, partnerships form, and transformative opportunities take root.