World Business Summit Announces Amb. Williams, Dr Ngozi, others as Global Advisory Board Members
Sofia, Bulgaria
May 1, 2026
Dr. Eno Praise, President of the World Business Summit, today announced the formation of the Global Advisory Board for the 2026 Summit in Sofia, bringing together an extraordinary group of visionary leaders committed to shaping the future of global business.
“This is a defining moment for the World Business Summit,” said Dr. Eno Praise. “By welcoming these remarkable individuals to our Global Advisory Board, we are creating a powerful platform where world-class expertise, strategic insight, and shared passion for progress come together. Their collective experience will guide us as we build meaningful connections, inspire innovation, and drive real impact for businesses and communities worldwide. We are truly honored to have them join us on this journey.”
The Global Advisory Board will be chaired by Wallace Williams, with Ngozi Oyewole serving as Vice Chairperson. The full list of distinguished members includes:
Wallace Williams, Ngozi Oyewole, Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, Larisa B. Miller, Dexter M.G. Todd, Kunmi Ariyo, Christopher Salem, Sheba Wilson, Alisa Whyte, Edna Joyce Fatima Santos, G.D. Singh, Raymond Banzuela, Joshua Awesome, Abubakar Mohammed, Don Lahoucine Goghrod, Adeniyi Adeyemi, Kwadwo Dekyi, Atunyota Alleluya “Ali Baba” Akpobome, Ugo Umeseaka, Enobong Louisa Akaiso, Dunston Pereira, Igwe Kalu Onuma, Wael Osman, Alex Nwankwo, Paul Edeh, Kasham Musa Iliya, Bola Preye- Ayo, and Stefan Peev.
These leaders represent a rich diversity of industries, geographies, and perspectives from entrepreneurship and finance to law, technology, media, healthcare, and public service. Together, they will provide high-level strategic guidance to ensure the World Business Summit remains a premier global platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and transformative business growth.
The 2026 World Business Summit in Sofia promises to be one of the most influential gatherings of its kind, uniting executives, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and unlock tomorrow’s opportunities.
About the World Business Summit
The World Business Summit is an annual premier international forum dedicated to fostering global business excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. Through world-class speakers, high-impact networking, and strategic partnerships, the Summit empowers leaders to create lasting value for their organizations and the wider world. The 2026 edition will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria.
