Interviews
Interview with Ahmed Osman Ali, Governor, Central Bank of Djibouti
“Over the last 20 years, the local financial services sector has evolved at a remarkable pace and now forms the foundation of our country’s economic growth.”
26 November, 2024
Interview with Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh, President, Djibouti Chamber of Commerce (CCD)
“Djibouti is very open to American companies entering Djibouti and taking advantage of our free zone for fast development.”
26 November, 2024
Interview with Martin Procházka Chairman of the Board of Directors OKsystem, Czech Republic
"As a partner of leading global technological companies, we embrace new technologies, development systems, databases, artificial intelligence, and more. We try to remain very flexible, and following the latest technological advances is a top priority for us. "
03 October, 2024
Interview with Hon. Ivan Bartoš, Deputy Prime Minister for Digitization Minister for Regional Development, Czech Republic
"We need to be ready to adopt and educate people to tackle the challenges, be ready to work with AI and understand how cyber security has shifted to something fundamenta on the national level and the individual level."
14 August, 2024
Interview with Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, Antigua and Barbuda
"We have 365 beaches. There is no overcrowding on our beaches, there is space for everybody, there is sun for everybody and, of course, there is fun for everybody."
19 January, 2024
Interview with Benjamin Estoista Diokno, Secretary of Finance (former Governor of the Central Bank), Republic of the Philippines
"The Philippines also managed to keep all its investment grade ratings intact, even as the world witnessed a wave of rating downgrades resulting from the crisis."
01 October, 2022
Interview with Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia
“We envisage investments in the region of $50 billion into our energy sector — particularly into oil, gas and green hydrogen — within the next couple of years.”
16 September, 2022
Interview with Ipumbu Shiimi, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Namibia
“Namibia’s stable, well-regulated financial sector is one of the country’s strengths. The sector is ready and able to support our economy’s recovery.”
15 September, 2022
Interview with Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
“Namibia is an escape route from the crowds that offers a host of activities to suit all tastes. There’s no doubt it should be on everyone’s next vacation destination list.”
14 September, 2022
Interview with Nangula Uaandja, CEO and Chairperson, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
“The opportunities in Namibia are limitless because of the market access and trade agreements we have, plus everything is in place for investors to be successful here.”
13 September, 2022
Interview with Immanuel Mulunga, Managing Director, NAMCOR
“Namibia’s diamond industry has contributed significantly, not just to shareholder value, but also in terms of infrastructure, capacity building and human capital development.”
12 September, 2022
Interview with Andrew Kanime, CEO, Namibian Ports Authority (Namport)
“I’m very optimistic that we will achieve our vision of being the best performing seaports in Africa by 2026, because our people are ready to drive that change.”
10 September, 2022
Interview with Stanley Similo, Director General, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
“The uniqueness of who we are as Namibians and as a country makes for great filmmaking. It’s a land of contrasting beauty, and the only destination with both a desert and an ocean.”
09 September, 2022
Interview with Brent Eiseb, CEO, Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC)
Prisma Reports (PR): How has Namibia’s unique diamond industry evolved and what’s the Namibia Diamond Trading Company’s (NDTC’s) role within it? Brent Eiseb (BM): We’ve been recovering diamonds in Namibia for well over 100 years, during which time Namibia’s diamond industry has contributed significa
08 September, 2022
Interview with Mercia Geises, CEO, Standard Bank Namibia
“We’re looking forward to engaging in more partnership projects that help Namibia realize its development goals and that deliver on the promise the country holds for investors.”
06 September, 2022
Interview with Matthias M. Ngwangwama, Managing Director, Namibia Wildlife Resorts
“It’s Namibia’s natural beauty that attracts visitors. There are endless opportunities in our tourism industry, some we know about but others are undiscovered and we need to harness them.”
05 September, 2022
Interview with Gys Joubert, Managing Director, Gondwana Collection Namibia
“Namibia offers something that the world is longing for. The tourist has become the traveler and, if you want time and space, Namibia has got you covered.”
04 September, 2022
Interview with Leonie Hartmann, Co-Founder and CEO, AvaGro
“To overcome the challenges of food security, in 2014 we established a farm in the Namib Desert and pioneered hydroponics cultivation in the country.”
02 September, 2022
Interview with Baronice Hans, Managing Director, Bank Windhoek
“Bank Windhoek’s purpose is to be a connector of positive change by helping individuals and communities to reach their full potential.”
02 September, 2022
Interview with André Snyman, Managing Director, Walvis Bay Salt Holdings
“The leading exporter of salt in sub-Saharan Africa, Walvis Bay Salt produces in excess of 1 million tons of solar-evaporated sea salt a year, 80% of which is exported.”
01 September, 2022
Interview with Ian Collard, CEO, Namib Mills
“Our slogan is “feeding the nation” and we take that responsibility very seriously — we see ourselves as an extension of the government’s focus on food availability and security.”
01 September, 2022
Interview with Meryl Barry, CEO, the Pupkewitz Foundation
“Our programs focus on community development, education, health, sport, civil society, arts and culture. It’s the oldest Namibian foundation and has an annual impact on one million Namibians.”
01 September, 2022
Interview with Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Transport and Local Government, Iceland
"Our strategy to come out of this pandemic is to meet the crisis on the offensive by not raising taxes or making heavy cuts to the budget, but on the contrary, by investing more in all areas where it is both feasible and economically favorable."
28 March, 2022
Interview with Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Seychelles
"We’re hoping that by mid-March we will have 70% of our population vaccinated to provide herd immunity so that we may open up our border wider for tourists."
26 March, 2022
Interview with Jean-François Ferrari, Designated Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Seychelles
"We are now fervently building up the infrastructure and opening the space for investment in the fishing industry."
06 March, 2022
Interview with Naadir Hassan Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Trade, Seychelles
"There has been a very firm commitment on the side of government to avoid ending up on any blacklist which might impact the reputation of the country and, ultimately, the financial sector. We are fully committed to amending all our laws to ensure they are on par with international requirements, and
06 March, 2022
Interview with Moses Kirkconnell, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism, Cayman Islands
Moses Kirkconnell, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism, reveals a strategy for tourism that is based on protecting residents, visitors and the economy PR: Could you give our readers an insight into the performance of the Cayman Islands’ tourism sector in recent years? MK:...
04 March, 2022
Interview with Deepak Balgobin, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
"Innovation is very important and, therefore, we have created a portfolio of innovation. The Mauritius Research Council has recently been revamped into the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), which falls under my ministry."
19 January, 2022
Interview with Professor Martin Boehm, Dean, IE Business School Madrid
"Digital transformation has been front and center in thinking about how we leverage from technology to improve the learning experience for students, particularly in how we can make it more efficient and distinct"
11 June, 2021
Interview with Professor Jean-François Manzoni, President of IMD
"We are all jointly responsible for the world in which we live. Individually one can only do so much, but the little we can do still counts."
11 June, 2021
Interview with Professor Franz Heukamp, Dean of IESE Business School – University of Navarra
"Business schools have an important role in educating and preparing current and future leaders for the challenges of leading organizations that are responsible and sustainable"
11 June, 2021
Interview with Markus Rudolf, Dean, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
"We are ranked 54 in the world and number one in Germany in the latest Financial Times’ MBA rankings. One of the strengths of our MBA program is its international focus.’’
11 June, 2021
Interview with Professor Bernhard Ehrenzeller, President, University of St.Gallen
"In the European Business School Ranking 2020, the University of St. Gallen received seventh place, the highest-rated university in Switzerland and the German-speaking world.’’
11 June, 2021
Interview with Frank Bournois, Dean and Executive President, ESCP Business School
"We know how to mix cultural pluralism and interdisciplinarity to help students develop a better understanding of global issues.’’
11 June, 2021
Prof. Peter Tufano, Dean of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
"I would contend that the best way encourage business students to be socially responsible is to force them to confront huge systemic issues so that they can appreciate how many different interests collide."
10 June, 2021
Interview with Khaled Kawan, Group CEO, Bank ABC, Bahrain
"The reputation of the branch has been immaculate, our relationship with the regulators is one of the best, and our relationship with the U.S. corporates has been second to none."
08 April, 2021
Interview with Jamal Al Kishi, CEO, Gulf International Bank (GIB) BSC and Deputy Group CEO, Bahrain
“The pandemic accelerated innovative trends already underway in Bahrain; it put some rocket fuel behind trends including digitalization and advances in technology.”
07 April, 2021
Interview with Roland Andy Burrows, CEO, Bermuda Business Development Agency, Bermuda
"Last year Bermuda saw a total of 733 new international companies and partnerships register, representing a 7,5% increase over 2019 which is significant considering the impact of COVID-19."
06 April, 2021
Interview with Greg Wojciechowski, President and CEO, Bermuda Stock Exchange, Bermuda
"Bermuda’s world-class and respected regulatory regime, combined with the experience of the industry professionals and global companies creates an efficient and fertile ground for innovation."
06 April, 2021
Interview with Carmelo Nvono-Ncá, Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea in Brussels
“Equatorial Guinea is a country that has experienced unprecedented economic development on the African continent. Its medium- and long-term goals are to become a country of clear reference in Africa and even at the global level”
22 February, 2021
