Mr. Judson Wendell Addy RTD APSS Founder and Chairman Emeritus Diaspora Member APSS Advisory Board Language: English Mr. Judson Wendell Addy, the founding Chairman of the Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS), is a distinguished figure in the landscape of Pan-African economic development. A visionary leader passionate about fostering collaboration and economic growth, Mr. Addy was pivotal in establishing APSS as a prominent force in advocating for a conducive business environment in Africa. He was a founding member of PACCI in 2009, and a key contributor to the formal establishment of the Africa Business Council (AfBC). Mr. Addy also played an important role in establishing the Consumers International Regional Office in Africa (CI-ROAF). Throughout his tenure as Chairman, Mr. Addy demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the principles of APSS, seeking to convene stakeholders from the private sector, public sector, civil society, labor, and academia to drive positive change across the continent. His leadership laid the foundation for APSS’s mission to advocate for favorable governance, legal, regulatory, and policy environments, aligning business practices with the protocols of regional economic communities and the AfCFTA. Additionally, he supports an APSS initiative under an Africa Education Trust Fund to tailor Academia/TVET skill sets to meet the job demands for business/industry and government. Under Mr. Addy’s guidance, APSS became a facilitator and catalyst, sparking initiatives that would propel the implementation of protocols, ultimately contributing to the Africa we want. His tenure witnessed the establishment of critical frameworks, including the Private Sector Bill of Rights, emphasizing ethical business practices and collaboration with regional bodies. As Mr. Addy gracefully hands over the baton to Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, his legacy remains integral to the fabric of APSS. His visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on the organization, setting the stage for continued success in pursuing a vibrant, collaborative, and prosperous African private sector even as he continues to serve on the Advisory board of APSS.
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