HOW CAN LEADERS THRIVE IN A WORLD OF RELENTLESS PRESSURE?

The session explores how leaders can thrive under pressure, focusing on geoeconomics, technology, and human capital. Faisal Khani from PIF emphasizes planning, data, and governance as crucial pillars for financial leaders. He highlights the importance of proactive planning using various liquidity tools and leveraging historical data for informed decision-making. The conversation shifts to technology, with AI being used in treasury for forecasting. Marlene Ngoye Nvidia from FIDA shares insights from operating in volatile emerging markets, stressing the importance of human intuition alongside data. She discusses Africa's overlooked opportunities and FIDA's investment strategies. Both speakers agree on the significance of human capital, with Faisal emphasizing empowerment and Marlene highlighting the need for well-being and focused judgment.