The United States of American Chamber of Commerce has approved the appointment of Mr Benedict Peters, Chairman and CEO of AITEO, as a member of the Board of Advisors for the US Africa Business Center.
Mr Peters appointment was contained in a statement obtained by Tribune Online on Tuesday.
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According to the statement, “the mission of the U.S.-Africa Business Center is to build lasting prosperity for Africans and Americans through job creation and entrepreneurial spirit, something that Mr Peters has been active in on the continent for many years.”
Welcoming Mr. Peters to the Board of Advisors, Chairman of the US Africa Business Centre, Scott Eisner who eulogised the business acumen in the industry, said, “We value and appreciate the insights from companies such as yours as they not only benefit the centre but also play a pivotal role in strengthening the ties between the United States and countries throughout Africa.”
With the new appointment, Mr Peters will join CEOs from over 500 companies who have a strong presence in Africa, including Banco Prestigío, BP, Caterpillar, Chevron, IBM, MasterCard, Microsoft, and many others.