Fred Swaniker

Fred Swaniker (born 1976) is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, educator and leadership expert. He is the founder of the African Leadership Academy, African Leadership University and the African Leadership Group. His work focuses on developing ethical and entrepreneurial leaders to transform Africa. Quotes "Behind every crisis is an opportunity. My greatest wish for all who are involved in education today is that they don't simply go back to the status quo." Fred Swaniker discussing leadership and innovation during times of crisis. "Addressing Africa's educational challenge requires an unconventional solution. Let's not continue with the status quo. Let's use this opportunity with the COVID crisis to actually reimagine everything." Fred Swaniker discussing the need to rethink education in Africa. "Leadership cannot be taught, but it can be learned." Fred Swaniker discussing how leadership is developed. "We don't need best practice from the rest of the world, but new practice." Fred Swaniker discussing innovation and African development. "I don't believe there's anything special in the water in Silicon Valley that creates all these innovators... What is different is that a 17-year-old kid with an idea is given a chance." Fred Swaniker discussing opportunity and innovation. "The only way that we can justify privilege is by solving the world's biggest problems, and by doing hard things." Fred Swaniker encouraging leaders to tackle significant global challenges. "What we need in Africa is not the unicorn, but perhaps a camel. Camels are sturdy. They are able to withstand difficult times." Fred Swaniker discussing entrepreneurship suited to African realities. "The average age of an African is 19.5. I spend my life today looking for and developing Africa's future talent." McKinsey interview, Fred Swaniker discussing Africa's demographic advantage. External links