Fred Swaniker

Fred Swaniker is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and educationist whose work has focused on developing African leadership and expanding access to education and career opportunities. He founded the African Leadership Academy and subsequently established the African Leadership Group, an education ecosystem that includes the African Leadership University and ALX. His approach has centred on developing African talent through institutions designed around leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and practical career preparation.
Swaniker is the founder and CEO of ALX, where he has overseen the development of the organization from an early leadership programme into a broader technology-enabled learning and career ecosystem.