Governance

The AfriCenter Board comprises a team of eight eminent personalities representing developing and industrialized countries, public and private sectors, and various professional interest groups. Made up of an eclectic blend of both young and time-honoured, the Board represents a wide range of expertise in science, technology and innovation (STI), research and academia, food security, advocacy, and, leadership and management.  They bring expansive experience and expertise, important ingredients in our quest to ensuring our continent is an equal player in development, acquisition and commercialization of biosciences for prosperity.  

The Board is chaired by Dr. Robert Karanja, the Founder and Executive Director BioLink Africa, a venture studio and ecosystem platform focused on Genomics and BioPharma innovation. Robert enjoys impeccable record in donor engagements having successfully developed and built extensive relationships with development partners over the years. His invaluable entrepreneurial and networking skills are an important addition to a rich pool of capabilities that the board is bringing along.

The Board oversees programmatic, organizational, and policy strategies of ISAAA AfriCenter. Specifically, the directors provide indispensable guidance and strategic direction as AfriCenter repositions itself to meet new challenges in the biosciences landscape.