ABOUT US
Our History
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., LND Global Network was created in 1995 by Leila Ndiaye at the prestigious Bayh, Connaughton, Feinsterheim & Malone law firm. We have evolved into a specialized provider of advocacy services, focusing on Africa.
In 2002, driven by our unwavering dedication to our African clientele, we proudly established our presence in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. This strategic move solidified our reputation as regional experts, brokering and bringing projects to fruition in Western Francophone Africa.
Since then, with our base in Washington, D.C., we have expanded our global reach, becoming the go-to authority in Washington, D.C., and Africa. Our commitment to fostering meaningful connections and facilitating opportunities remains at the heart of our endeavors.
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Leadership
Recognition and Awards:
Cyber Africa Women Award, Cyber Africa Forum, Côte d’Ivoire: 2023
President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, AmeriCorps and the Office of the President of the United States: 2022
Africa Economy Builders Award, USA-Africa
Business Promotion Award, Côte d’Ivoire: 2021
Knight of the National Order of Merit, Republic of Burkina Faso: 2018
Outstanding Leaders’ Award, US Africa Business Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC: 2017
Award of Excellence, Woman Ambassador's Foundation, Washington, DC: 2016
Leila Ndiaye
Founder, President and CEO
Leila Ndiaye participates in shaping and operating business strategies. She is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring effective relationships with the public and private sectors. With over 20 years of experience as an African affairs expert and accomplished senior policy and business strategist, Leila has a proven track record in policy design and implementation at the highest level of African governments and the private sector.
Previously, she led the Initiative for Global Development as Executive Vice President and later as President and Chief Executive Officer. Positions that allowed her to effectively direct trade advocacy, promotion, and membership organization to drive robust economic and business growth initiatives across key African zones.
Leila was the Senior Director of Policy for African Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In that position, she developed, promoted, and executed the US-Africa Business Center's work program relating to trade policy and investment between the United States and African countries. She initiated and managed the US-ECOWAS Business Initiative and spearheaded the Chamber's program in Western and Central Sub-Saharan Africa, from Angola to Mauritania. Before joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, she was the Special advisor to the President of Cote d'Ivoire. She advised the Head of State on various policy and economic issues to ensure that all duties were carried out in the country's best interest.
Earlier in her career, Leila held positions in the lobbying arena with Bayh, Connaughton, Fernsteinhem, and Malone, the law firm of former Senator Birch Bayh, in Washington, D.C., where she developed and managed the Africa portfolio, and at the World Bank as a consultant.
Leila’s qualifications include:
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B.A. in International Relations from the School of International Service at the American University in Washington, DC
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MA in Diplomacy at the University of Westminster,
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PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy, from the Centre d’Etudes Diplomatiques et -Stratégiques (CEDS), Paris
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Certificate from the Thayer Leaders Development Group (TLDG) at the US Military Academy, West Point
