An accomplished trade and investment lawyer, Clare Akamanzi is the CEO of NBA Africa, responsible for continuing to grow the popularity of basketball, the NBA and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) across the continent, including through grassroots basketball development, media distribution, corporate partnerships, and social responsibility initiatives that improve the livelihoods of African youth and families.
Previously, Akamanzi served as CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, driving Rwanda’s economic development through private sector growth. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School and has been recognized globally for her leadership in advancing Africa’s economic transformation. Her experience in economic development and cross-sector partnerships strengthens ONE’s work to leverage trusted voices to change the narrative surrounding Africa and elevate Africa’s role on the global stage.
