Lisa Coppé
Lisa Coppé is the Senior Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). She has nearly fifteen years of experience working on infrastructure projects across Africa and has originated transactions that have led to over $3 billion in sales for U.S. companies. She is responsible for business development, project preparation and evaluation, and supervision of USTDA’s activities in Africa. She has worked on deals in over 20 African countries, with a focus on broadband infrastructure. She is also the cybersecurity sector lead on the Digital Infrastructure Team at USTDA. Mrs. Coppé holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Bucknell University.
Recent Events and Presentations
Broadband Beneath the Waves: Understanding the World of Submarine Cables
Join ITIF for a panel discussion featuring submarine cable owners and operators as they delve into the past, present, and future of this essential industry. Learn about the technological advances, policy challenges, and global implications shaping the world beneath the waves.