Prof. Landry Signé is a professor, economist, author, and global policy expert specializing in global business, technology, AI, and economic development, with a particular focus on Africa and emerging markets. He is Senior Fellow in the Global Economy and Development Program at the Brookings Institution, Professor and Executive Director at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Distinguished Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for African Studies, and Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria. He also serves as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and participates in its Global Foresight Network and AI Governance Alliance. His career spans academic, policy, and executive leadership roles with institutions including the World Economic Forum, United Nations, Wilson Center, University of Oxford, and Georgetown University. He is also the Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman of The Global Network for Africa’s Prosperity and hosts and executive produces the Brookings Foresight Africa Podcast.