Corporate Leaders Program

The Corporate Leaders Program is a fully funded short-term accelerator that gives you the training and connections you need to reach new heights.

This program is designed for African CEOs working on the African continent or in the Diaspora.

Invest in Tomorrow's Leaders

The Program Experience

• Custom masterclass at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, the world's #1 Global Public Business School

• Training with top-notch faculty in topics such as Leading Effective Systems and Teams, Business Effectuation, and Relational Acumen

• Invitation-only sessions with partners in Washington, DC

• Invaluable connections to U.S. institutions and businesses

• A community of forward-thinking alumni open to collaboration

“Surrounded by brilliant leaders, I reconnected with the 'why' behind my work. The Presidential Precinct is more than a program — it’s a platform for courageous leadership.” – Chilufya Mutale-Mwila, Zambia, 2025 Corporate Leaders Program

Program details

April 18–25, 2026
Charlottesville, Virginia, and Washington, DC
Fully funded airfare, lodging, meal plan, and programming

**Bonus: Attendance at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Our Corporate Leaders will attend the 2026 Corporate Council on Africa’s U.S-Africa Business Summit in July, where they will connect with the government representatives and corporate leaders shaping the future of business in Africa. Participants will be responsible for airfare to and from the summit in Mauritius.

• Plenary sessions and sector-focused panels with other leaders
• Private meetings with key decision makers
• B2B and B2G networking
• Pathways to financing

Learn more about the Summit

Our partners

The Corporate Leaders Program is made possible by a generous gift from John Olajide, founder and CEO of Axxess, a leading home healthcare technology company in North America; Chairman of Cavista Holdings Limited, a diversified holding and investment company with interests in technology, agriculture, hospitality, fintech, energy and other sectors; and Board member at the Presidential Precinct. Mr. Olajide is chairman of the Corporate Council on Africa Board of Directors, building on two years of service as Vice Chair.

We are grateful for the partnership of the University of Virginia and UVA’s Darden School of Business.

"My expectations have been exceeded. I am much better placed to position our value and what we are doing for our community when I talk to partners and investors." – Benard Odote, Kenya, 2025 Corporate Leaders Program

Past Participants

Our 2024 and 2025 cohorts of Corporate Leaders represent the best of African business leadership across many sectors, including logistics, energy, fintech, and more.

Meet Our Past Participants

Stay in Touch

Want more information about the Corporate Leaders Program? Please email our Programs team at programs@presidentialprecinct.org.

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