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Charles Bolton

Director, Entrepreneurship and Skilling

• Leads the Entrepreneurship and Skilling initiatives at Wadhwani Foundation Southern and Eastern Africa
• Focuses on driving job creation through large-scale initiatives in entrepreneurship, small business growth, innovation, and skilling
• As a successful founder and entrepreneur himself, Charles has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs
• Collaborates with local and global organizations to foster economic development and youth entrepreneurship
• Has over 30 years of expertise in driving entrepreneurship initiatives and strengthening the SME ecosystem in Africa
• Is committed to building partnerships and promoting an entrepreneurial mindset to further the foundation’s mission in Africa