Equity Group’s James Mwangi joins American thinktank, CFR’s Global Board of Advisors

Equity Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi has joined the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) as a member of the Global Board of Advisors.
The American think tank specializing in US Foreign Policy and International Relations, welcomed Mwangi today.
According to the CEO joining CFR is a chance to explain Africa’s contributions to the world now and for decades to come as the continent takes its place on the global stage.
“This will mean greater productive collaborations for countries around the world to sustainably partner with the people of Africa. It is a chance to explain Africa’s contributions to the world now and for decades to come,” Mwangi stated.
“I am honored to have been asked to join the Council on Foreign Relations Global Board of Advisors and am grateful for the chance to bring a positive African narrative to the discussions,” he added.
Founded in 1921, CFR is an independent and nonpartisan thought leader, based in New York City and Washington, DC.
Its membership includes senior politicians, secretaries of state, CIA directors, bankers, lawyers, professors, corporate directors, CEOs, and prominent media figures.
The Global Board of Advisors strengthens CFR’s understanding of international perspectives while enhancing the dialogue between US leaders in international affairs and their counterparts from other countries.
The prestigious group provides CFR with insight into their regions and offers a mechanism for members of the GBA to join discussions on international relations and the U.S. role in the world.
CFR meetings convene government officials, global business leaders, and prominent members of the intelligence and foreign-policy communities to discuss international issues.
CFR is also the publisher of the prestigious bi-monthly journal Foreign Affairs since 1922 and publishes research on foreign policy issues.