Najwa EL IRAKI is a specialist in business development and financial advice. She holds a master's degree in business management and finance (Kedge Business School and Aston Business School). She is a chartered accountant, member of the association of chartered certified accountants in the United Kingdom. She is also managing director for Opportunity Network, a global matchmaking platform that connects leaders from around the world for various business opportunities. After ten years in the global investment bank (Lehman Brothers/Nomura) and the big 4 firm, she returned to Morocco and worked for the business development department at Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) . She is also co-founder or member of several associations and business networks in Morocco / Africa (CasaExpats, Africa Expert Network, Al-Sahm, WCA Family office Network etc.).