Dr Frank Aswani, CEO of Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), is a Kenyan with extensive experience in the private and social sector. He has worked in healthcare, corporate partnerships, and fundraising for Eli Lilly, as well as at the African Leadership Academy (ALA).

Aswani is a visiting faculty member in Oxford's Business School and a member of the Investment Committee of the MasterCard Foundation Africa Growth Fund. He is also the founder and host of the Afropact Podcast series, showcasing African impact stories.