Juliet Ehimuan

Juliet Ehimuan is a Nigerian business leader, technology executive, and social entrepreneur, widely recognized for her influential role in the African technology landscape, particularly through her tenure as Director at Google West Africa. She is a distinguished advocate for digital transformation, technology leadership, and women in entrepreneurship.Early Life and Education Born in Nigeria, Juliet Ehimuan demonstrated early academic excellence in technology. She completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) degree in Computer Engineering with a first-class honors from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. She was a pioneer member of the Academic Computer Network for Developing Countries, sponsored by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), which helped establish a campus-wide area network at OAU. She furthered her education by obtaining a postgraduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Ehimuan also holds an MBA from the London Business School and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Walden University, Minneapolis.Career Progression and Major Achievements Ehimuan has an extensive career spanning over two decades in the technology industry. Her most prominent role was as the Director of Google West Africa, where she spent 12 years (until June 2023) leading the company's business strategy and initiatives across the region. During this time, she was at the forefront of efforts to empower billions in Africa through digital technology, focusing on developing human capacity and creating growth opportunities. In her capacity as a business coach and entrepreneur, she founded Beyond Limits Africa, an initiative dedicated to building leadership and organizational capacity. Her work is often characterized by focusing on digital leadership and the strategic navigation of the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa.Notable Works and Current Status Juliet Ehimuan is the author of the book, *30 Days of Excellence: A Daily Guide to Self-Leadership and Transformation*, which also forms the basis of a coaching program. Since stepping down from her executive role at Google West Africa in June 2023, Ehimuan has taken on new leadership positions. In 2023, she was appointed a Non-Executive Director at Zenith Bank and also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ). Her professional recognition includes winning the "IT Personality of the Year" at the 2012 National Information Technology Merit Award and being ranked among the 50 Most Innovative Youths in Nigeria in 2021. In March 2023, she was named one of the "15 African Female Founders You Should Know" by African Folder.