The Executive Council of PANACCTI is made up of both continental and national executives. The Secretary General is the continental head who presides over all meetings while the national level is coordinated by the Country Director. National Executives work closely with Chamber staff, providing expertise and support in the conduct of Chamber's Affairs at national level based on the directive of the Secretary General of Chamber. The council is responsible for reviewing, advising, recommending and guiding the Secretariat's strategy in engaging the private sector across Africa.

The council meets once in a year at the level of General Assembly or at an extra-ordinary General Assembly as the case may be for the purpose of assessing of the organization's growth and performances. The composition of the General Assembly is made up of the Board Members, Advisory Governing Council, Continental Executives and National Executive leaderships. Members of the organization can be invited as observers.

The Leadership and member of the PANACCTI Executive Council are elected by the General Assembly to serve a four-year term and they can be re-elected only once. The Presidency or Secretary General seat is rotated among the five blocks – East, West, Central, South, and North.

The Structure – Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, each block has a Regional Director as an executive to represent the region. Executive committees play a strong advisory role, hence the need for the Council Committee to ensure strong and focused leadership for the Chamber.

1. Acting On Behalf of the Full Board: The board gives the Executive Council Committee the power and authority to act and make decisions on behalf of the full board. This power extends to speaking with donors, the media, and the general public.

2. Hiring the Executive Director and Determining the Compensation Package: The Executive Council Committee will be responsible for recruiting, nominating, and hiring the executive director. Committee members will set compensation for executives and work with the executive director to establish goals for the Chamber. The committee will report to the board on their activities in connection with executive appointments.

3. Serving in an Advisory Capacity to the Board and the Members of the Chamber: The Executive Council Committee works closely with the Board and advises them on important matters. In addition, the Committee will serve as a liaison between members, African governments and the rest of the board.

4. Conducting Research to Assist in Strategic Planning: Executive committee members are generally responsible for conducting research as necessary on various issues, including governance. The committee will help to evaluate the nonprofit's progress toward strategic goals and initiatives.

5. Providing Oversight for the Entire Organization: The Executive Council Committee will be responsible for overseeing board policies and ensuring good governance practices.

6. Establishing and Setting up Committees and Task forces: Executive Council Committee members will take responsibility for ensuring that all board members serve on at least one committee. Also, they will take responsibility for ensuring that task forces and committees are necessary and productive.

7. Addressing High-level Workplace Issues that are Serious in Nature: If serious issues escalate beyond the normal chain of command, the Executive Council Committee is bound to hear the matter first and make the decision about the next best steps towards resolution.

8. Taking the Lead on Board Member Education and Development: To ensure effective leadership in governance practices, the Executive Council Committee will take the lead on ensuring that board members learn about their responsibilities. The Committee will also take responsibility for following through with annual board self-evaluations.