About Us
Ashesi Foundation Canada is a Canadian registered charity that catalyzes the education of a new generation who will bring innovations and drive growth on the African continent.
How Will Africa’s Young Leaders Shape the Continent’s Future?
Africa’s population, growing faster than any other, is projected to become the youngest in the world by 2030. This demographic shift — and the continent’s ability to harness it for economic growth and well-being — will be felt by the entire world. Investing in the education and skills of Africa’s young people — its emerging leaders — is vital to ensuring that the continent becomes a powerhouse of innovation and productivity.
The foundation supports global initiatives that contribute to the realisation of this vision. We do this by working with institutional partners on initiatives that include scholarships, research, and outreach programs.
Foundation Team
Board of Directors

Aissatou Diajhate
Board Director, Ashesi Foundation

Emer Dooley
Board Director, Ashesi Foundation Canada

Prof. Joseph Wong
Board Director, Ashesi Foundation

Mateko Azu
Board Director, Ashesi Foundation

Patrick Awuah
Board Chair, Ashesi Foundation Canada

Prof. Paul Fieguth
Board Director, Ashesi Foundation Canada
Investment Committee
The Ashesi Foundation Canada’s Investment Committee is comprised of seasoned finance and investment professionals, and fund managers who advise the Foundation on its endowment investments and management.

Anne McNulty
Investment Committee, Ashesi Foundation Canada

Chris Lee
Investment Committee, Ashesi Foundation Canada

Conrad Gehrmann
Chair, Investment Committee, Ashesi Foundation Canada

Neil Collins
Investment Committee, Ashesi Foundation Canada

Rich Lyons
Investment Committee, Ashesi Foundation Canada

Sangu Delle
Investment Committee, Ashesi Foundation Canada