Benjamin Tanyi Oben
Chief Executive Officer
Benjamin Tanyi Oben is the Chief Executive Officer of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Benjamin has over 15 years of experience in leadership roles across Central and West Africa, driving multi-million-dollar programs in diverse sectors such as telecommunications, financial services, and business consulting. His deep expertise in strategic development, operational excellence, and organizational transformation will be invaluable to our mission of catalyzing Africa’s economic transformation.
Benjamin has also held several significant roles, including Chief Operating Officer at Proximity Group, where he led cross-functional teams across eight countries and drove sustainable growth. His most recent position as Country Analyst for Euromonitor highlights his ability to provide strategic insights to clients and shape market strategies across the region. A leader with a passion for problem-solving and community empowerment, Benjamin is dedicated to fostering innovation and creating social impact, values that strongly align with the core mission of the Foundation.