Established by Congress, the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee advises EXIM on policies that advance America-first financing and expand opportunities for U.S.-manufactured goods and services in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Comprising 11 members appointed by EXIM’s Board of Directors, the Committee meets twice a year to provide guidance to boost American exports, support U.S. jobs, and strengthen American competitiveness in the region. The Committee reports its findings through recommendations to EXIM’s Board.
2026-2027 Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee
Chair
Florie Liser
President and CEO, Corporate Council on Africa
Members
Franklin Amoo
Managing Partner, Baylis Emerging Markets
Reuben Brigety, II
President, Busara Advisors
Francine Katsoudas
EVP and Chief People, Policy, & Purpose Officer, Cisco
Dan Runde
Senior Advisor, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Amara Sackor
Director, TSC LLC
Tisha Schuller
CEO, Adamantine Energy
V Shankar
Co-Founder and CEO, Gateway Partners
Ayo Sopitan
CEO, Metalex Commodities Inc.
Karl Von Batten
Managing Partner, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C.
Guevera Yao
Vice President, U.S. Africa Business Center, Chamber of Commerce