Plenary Speakers

Plenary Speakers

2026 speakers are progressively being locked in now.

Valentine Gitoho

Valentine is a financial and management professional with over four decades of experience in executive management, consulting and governance in profits and non-profit organizations across Africa and Asia. These include Price Waterhouse, Diners Club/Diners Finance, the World Bank, and the World Council of Churches amongst others.

As a co-founder of the African Council for Accreditation and Accountability, LEEDS Consulting, and LEEDS Foundation, Valentine is dedicated to advancing the Kingdom of God through discipleship, accountability, and sustainability in both organizations and individuals.

Michael Martin

CEO, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) USA

 

Gareth Russell

Gareth Russell is CEO of Jersey Road, helping Christian nonprofits communicate with impact since 2010. From insights and messaging to media and influencer relations, reputation governance and global campaigns, Jersey Road partners with charities to deliver effective, strategic communications that help them achieve their mission. The Jersey Road team is based in the UK and Australia, with global reach and experience. Originally from Glasgow, Gareth now lives north of London with his wife Andi, daughter Georgia and labradoodle Archie.