Pearl Uzokwe is a results oriented and impact driven executive with over 20 years of global leadership experience across the Global North and South. Currently, she serves as Director for Africa Forward at Catalyst 2030, leading efforts to support social innovators and entrepreneurs in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals across Africa. Previously, Pearl was the Director of Sahara Foundation and Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, where she spearheaded initiatives across 19 countries, focusing on corporate sustainability, international development, and governance.
A qualified solicitor and Chartered Secretary, Pearl has worked with major firms and international organizations, including Crown Agents UK, advising on development funds such as the Private Infrastructure Development Group and the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIM). Her career reflects a strong commitment to international development, legal expertise, and driving private sector involvement in poverty alleviation and sustainability.
Pearl also serves on several boards dedicated to advancing the UN SDGs, including the Malala Fund and the Private Sector Advisory Group, furthering her impact on global education and sustainable development.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Public Sector
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democracy movement, as the third and final recipient of the 2026 Concordia Leadership Award, recognized for
