Our Regional Associates

Our Regional Associates are key strategic partners driving the reach, relevance, and impact of the Global Conference on Human Resources Africa (GCHRA). They serve as connectors and mobilizers across Anglophone, Francophone, and Lusophone regions and are instrumental in expanding GCHRA’s footprint and deepening its impact. Their leadership ensures representation from all parts of Africa, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth across regions.

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Ahmed Saleh

Managing Partner, Antal International

Region of Operation: Northern Africa (Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria)

Ahmed Saleh manages the MENA regional team in Antal through two offices, based in Egypt and Dubai. The Cairo based team manages North Africa including Egypt and the French Speaking North Africa. The Dubai based office focuses on the GCC, Levant, KSA & Iran region.

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Aissatou O. Seydi, D.B.A

Doctor in Business Administration, Human Resources and O&G Business Strategy Consultant

Region of Operation: Western Africa (Francophone) - Senegal, Cameroun. Gabon and Tchad

Aissatou O. Seydi, D.B.A is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in human resources and the oil and gas industry. As Managing Partner and Human Resources Consultant at Antal International (Dakar, Senegal).

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Cynthia Sakala

Human Resources Officer, Open Window University

Region of Operation: Southern Africa (Zambia)

I am a dedicated and results driven Human Resource professional with over 8 years of progressive experience in HR management. I began my career as an intern at Gatbro International Limited in 2016 after attaining a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA).

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Delfina Franco

Managing Partner, Antal International

Region of Operation: Southern Africa (Lusophone) - South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, and Lusophone countries

With 15 years of work experience within Financial services, highly regulated industries, Delfina brings over 9 years of expertise in financial crime compliance, strategic partnerships and market development across EMEA, collaborations with technology providers have strengthened our market presence and contributed to substantial revenue growth..

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Raphael Sabidare

HR Business Partner, ARISE IIP

Region of Operation: Western Africa (Francophone) - Benin

Bio Gassounon Clovis-Raphael Sabidare currently serves as Human Resources Business Partner and Acting HR Director at Benin Cashew SA, an industrial company within the ARISE IIP group, based in the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone, Benin.