Accelerate Board

Our global board of business leaders and visionary philanthropists are working to power our mission

Our Founder Cherie Blair CBE KC is convening the Accelerate Board: a select group of visionary philanthropists, business leaders and experts in the field to serve as the driving force behind the Foundation’s fundraising and support.

 

Members

Cherie Blair CBE KC

Cherie Blair CBE KC

Global Chair

Leading King’s Counsel, wife of the former British Prime Minister and committed campaigner for women’s rights, Cherie set up the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women in 2008 to support women to start, grow and sustain successful businesses in low and middle income countries.

A creative entrepreneur, Pembe is passionate about the empowerment of women and assisting them into education and creative arts. Pembe founded a theatre company in 2001 developing work addressing cultural displacement and women transcending barriers. She brings extensive media experience in the Middle East context and effective engagement with a range of influencers.

Shirin is one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the franchising industry’s history. She is the former CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) and worked with them for over sixteen years providing fiscal, strategic and operational guidance. Shirin believes in the entrepreneurial spirit and uses her expertise to share inspiration and guide others to achieve financial success and personal joy despite adversity.

Jacqueline is President and CEO of JSF Capital, a privately held, real estate investment and development company she founded in 1995. She spent much of her career mentoring and supporting younger professionals in the industry. Jacqueline has many philanthropic interests and is an active member and supporter of the AIPAC global organization.

Fadé is an ambitious and visionary techpreneur, with goals to impact youth entrepreneurship, digital literacy and self-sustainable employment in Africa. She is the Founder / CEO of BookingsAfrica.com. She has dedicated her professional life to the pursuit of gender equality, opportunity and prosperity across Africa.

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Contact details

To enquire about joining our Accelerate Board, please get in touch!

partnerships@cherieblairfoundation.org