Executive President & Co-Founder, Greensprings Digital University (GSDU)
Executive Director, Africa Trade & Investment Center (ATIC)
Lead Technical Consultant, Infosys

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Russell Avre is a visionary leader at the intersection of technology, education, and trade, dedicated to accelerating Africa’s digital and economic transformation.

As Executive President and Co-Founder of Greensprings Digital University (GSDU), he is pioneering Africa’s first fully digital university model, creating a future-focused learning ecosystem in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Robotics. His mission is to equip the next generation of African innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders with future-ready skills to thrive in the global knowledge economy.

LEADERSHIP & IMPACT

• Executive President & Co-Founder, GSDU – Driving Africa’s first digital university to empower youth with advanced technology education.
• Executive Director, Africa Trade & Investment Center (ATIC) – Leading investment-ready initiatives connecting industrial parks, digital corridors, and logistics platforms with governments and private investors across Africa, advancing the goals of the AfCFTA.
• Lead Technical Consultant, Infosys – Delivering enterprise-scale digital solutions globally with expertise in systems integration, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

PARTNERSHIPS & NETWORKS

Dr. Avre is widely recognized for building long-term collaborations with:

• Investors and venture builders entering African markets.
• Policy leaders shaping the future of digital trade and education.
• Tech innovators committed to ethical, inclusive progress.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE

Guided by the belief that “Words are the unit of history,” Dr. Avre continues to champion initiatives positioning Africa at the forefront of global innovation, trade, and education.

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