Omari Issa has extensive business experience at the highest level of both the public and private sectors, having worked in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. From 2013-16, Issa served as the first Chief Executive Officer of the President’s Delivery Bureau, an institution established to oversee implementation of Tanzania’s Public... Read more
Omari Issa has extensive business experience at the highest level of both the public and private sectors, having worked in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
From 2013-16, Issa served as the first Chief Executive Officer of the President’s Delivery Bureau, an institution established to oversee implementation of Tanzania’s Public Delivery Transformation Programme termed Big Results Now (BRN).
Previously, as CEO of the Investment Climate Facility for Africa (ICF), Issa was responsible for managing the ICF’s seven year programme to improve Africa’s investment climate and remove barriers to growth.
Issa has first-hand experience of the realities of doing business in Africa, having previously worked as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Celtel International, where he played an instrumental role in managing Celtel’s growth and expansion across the continent. Prior to working at Celtel, Issa spent fourteen years with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and six years with the World Bank.
Issa now chairs the Amref Health Africa International Board, is a member of the International Advisory Council of China Investment Corporation and serves on the Rwanda Development Board. He previously served as Board Member of Geita Gold Mining Company in Tanzania as well as Independent Non-Executive Director at Millicom International Cellular SA.
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You can book Omari Issa through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Omari's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Omari Issa's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Omari tailored to your event.
Omari Issa speaks on Business & Management, Economics, Society & Education, Transformation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Omari to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Omari Issa for events worldwide, subject to Omari's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Omari Issa is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Omari can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Omari Issa on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Omari can offer.
Omari Issa delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Omari Issa's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Economics, Society & Education, Transformation. To get a clear sense of Omari's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Omari Issa can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Economics, Society & Education, Transformation is relevant. Details of Omari's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Omari Issa is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Omari Issa, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Omari's current availability for your dates.