FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT

Esther Alberta Mattia

Founder, Salone Ltd

“Salone Ltd is my vision to build an event brand that expands across nations rooted in culture, service, style and excellence.”

Esther Alberta Mattia Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SALONE LTD | Global Events & Lifestyle Esther Alberta Mattia is a visionary entrepreneur, cultural ambassador, and business leader dedicated to connecting people, businesses, and nations through innovation, culture, tourism, hospitality, and strategic partnerships. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SALONE LTD | Global Events & Lifestyle, she has built a platform that celebrates African excellence while creating opportunities for investment, collaboration, and cross-cultural exchange. Her mission is to showcase Africa’s rich heritage, strengthen relationships between governments, businesses, diplomatic missions, and communities, and promote sustainable economic and cultural development. Driven by purpose, integrity, and excellence, Esther believes that leadership is about creating opportunities for others. She is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, supporting tourism and the creative economy, and fostering partnerships that generate lasting value across Africa and beyond. Through SALONE LTD’s flagship initiative, SALONE Across Borders, she is creating a premier international platform that brings together government institutions, diplomatic missions, corporate organizations, investors, creatives, and business leaders to celebrate African culture, encourage trade, promote tourism, and inspire meaningful connections. Her vision extends beyond organizing events. She is committed to building bridges between nations, advancing cultural diplomacy, and creating world-class experiences that position Africa as a destination for business, innovation, and cultural excellence. Esther Alberta Mattia is recognized for her resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to excellence. She continues to inspire others through visionary leadership, purposeful service, and a belief that collaboration, innovation, and unity can transform communities and create a lasting legacy for future generations. Personal Motto:“Vision inspires purpose. Purpose drives action. Action creates lasting impact.”

With over 18 years of hospitality leadership across Sierra Leone, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and beyond, Esther has built a reputation for operational excellence, customer experience and event management.

She currently serves as Managing Director of an international airport lounge and has contributed to high-profile events including Akon in Ghana, Rock Stone Office Celebrities Hangout Evening,partaking in one of the top notch cookathon event held in Abuja, Nigeria and several successful international lifestyle events.