Svetlana Vasileva is the AFSA Secretary General and part of AFSA’s international transformation, together with the AFSA Court, into a leading centre for complex cross-border dispute resolution. With deep experience in international arbitration and institutional reform, she drives initiatives that modernise Africa’s arbitration infrastructure, elevate African expertise, and strengthen global partnerships. She is recognised for her strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and strong advocacy for Africa’s growing role in the international dispute resolution ecosystem.