Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and the Founder and Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Widely recognized as the leading proponent of Africapitalism, he champions the role of the private sector in driving Africa’s long-term development through responsible investment and entrepreneurship. Through his leadership and philanthropic initiatives, he has empowered thousands of African entrepreneurs and promoted sustainable, private-sector-led economic growth across the continent.