African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development

The African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development post was created in October 2018 by the African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki The first High Representative was Raila Odinga, Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister of Kenya (2008-2013), who was appointed on 20 October 2018 by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He was relieved of his duties by the entity on 23 February 2023.Prior to this appointment, the Directorate of Trade and Industry was headed by Elisabeth Tankeu.