LONDON, United Kingdom — LELEADER GROUP, a diversified African business conglomerate, today announced that its Supply Chain Manager, Alban Ago, will represent the company at the upcoming International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum. Taking place over a three-day programme across various venues in London, the forum brings together senior business leaders, trade officials, and policymakers to address critical issues in international commerce, market access, and global supply chain resilience.
LELEADER GROUP plays an important role in facilitating trade corridors between Asia and Africa, operating a strategic China–Africa supply chain platform. Founded by Ago Abel, the group has evolved from its origins as a logistics outfit into a multi-sector enterprise spanning shipping, trade, infrastructure, and finance. Headquartered in Cotonou, Benin, the company has established a substantial international footprint, maintaining operations and offices in Shanghai, Kinshasa, Windhoek, and Sandton.
A key asset in the group’s infrastructure portfolio is the Leleader Industrial Park, an 85,690-square-meter production and storage facility located in Togoudo, Benin. Through its subsidiary, Leleader Consulting China, established in Shanghai in 2015, the group manages complex cross-border logistics and supply chains for its diverse portfolio and external clients. The company’s expansion into Southern Africa, marked by the launch of Leleader Business Namibia in Windhoek in 2023, underscores its commitment to strengthening intra-African trade networks.
Representing the group, Alban Ago brings extensive first-hand experience in managing trade lanes between China and West Africa. As a Beninese entrepreneur who completed his education in China and resides in the port city of Ningbo, Mr Ago has spent his career establishing practical business platforms to bridge Asian manufacturing with African markets. His contributions to bilateral trade were highlighted in a 2023 international documentary focusing on the Belt and Road Initiative, and he will share these insights on navigating emerging market trade corridors during the forum.
“Optimising the supply chain between Asian manufacturing hubs and expanding African markets requires a deep understanding of local infrastructure, regulatory environments, and cross-border logistics. Our operations, including the Leleader Industrial Park, demonstrate how structured logistics networks can drive sustainable economic development and bilateral trade.”
“The discussions in London offer a valuable platform to address how international partnerships can strengthen supply chain resilience. By sharing our practical experience in managing multi-national corridors, we aim to contribute to more transparent and efficient global trade flows.”
The participation of LELEADER GROUP at the forum follows its nomination for the Go Global Awards 2025, presented by the International Trade Council. The company’s continued involvement in high-level international trade dialogues highlights its growing influence in shaping trade policies and logistics strategies that connect African enterprises with global markets.
About LELEADER GROUP
LELEADER GROUP is a diversified African business conglomerate founded by Ago Abel. Originating as a logistics provider, the group has expanded into a multi-sector ecosystem encompassing trade, infrastructure, shipping, finance, and industrial park management. Headquartered in Cotonou, Benin, the group operates an 85,690-square-meter industrial park and maintains offices in Shanghai, Kinshasa, Windhoek, and Sandton, supporting trade and sustainable investment across African markets.
About the International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum
The International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum is a premier three-day event held across various venues in London, United Kingdom. The forum gathers senior business executives, policymakers, and trade officials from around the world to discuss strategies for advancing international trade, improving market access, and strengthening global supply chain resilience.
About the International Trade Council
The International Trade Council is an independent, neutral, and non-lobbying peak-body chamber of commerce established in 1956 to support international trade and foreign direct investment. Serving a global network of over 28,000 members across more than 179 countries, its constituents include businesses, trade ministries, diplomatic missions, and chambers of commerce. The Council focuses on reducing trade barriers, promoting ethical and transparent commerce, and providing professional development and market research through the ITC Academy.
About the International Centre for Trade Transparency and Monitoring
The International Centre for Trade Transparency Limited, trading as the International Centre for Trade Transparency and Monitoring (ICTTM), is a commercial spin-off of the International Trade Council. Registered in the United Kingdom and founded in November 2022, the company maintains offices in both the UK and the Philippines to advance global commerce transparency. Through its proprietary artificial-intelligence platform, ADAMftd, ICTTM analyses billions of historical and real-time trade data points to assist organisations with supply chain modeling, risk assessment, and trend forecasting.
Media Contact
Alban Ago. Supply Chain Manager. LELEADER GROUP. contact@leleadergroup.com. https://leleadergroup.com
