Olympian, global sports leader, and sustainability advocate, Kady Kanouté Tounkara combines over two decades of international leadership with a proven track record in governance, impact strategy, and partnership building. She made history as co-captain of Mali’s first women’s basketball team to compete at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, later serving in senior roles with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Olympic Committee, and Africa Green Tech. Having facilitated workshops in 50+ countries, Kady is recognized for her ability to connect global innovators with African opportunities through ethical, sustainable strategies. At EÄSE, she leads with vision, integrity, and a commitment to measurable impact, ensuring that every partnership benefits both people and planet.

With 15 years of mixed experience in African market entry, trade facilitation, and strategic partnerships across both African and global markets, Makala Gratia is a results-driven entrepreneur and business strategist committed to advancing sustainable economic growth.

Her expertise spans the design and execution of customized market entry strategies for international companies seeking to establish or expand in Africa, leveraging high-impact platforms such as B2B meetings, trade expos, and targeted business matchmaking initiatives. As the Co-Founder of the African Network for Entrepreneurs’ Development (ANED) and Co-Founder of EÄSE, Gratia bridges global innovation with African opportunity, ensuring that every collaboration is strategic, ethical, and tailored to deliver measurable results.