Zenith Bank:Dr. Juliet Heimuan appointed as Non-executive Director

Dr. Juliet Ehimuan has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Zenith Bank Plc by the bank's board of directors, beginning August 29, 2023.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has also approved the appointment, which was made public today in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited.

Dr. Juliet Ehimuan founded Beyond Limits, serves as its CEO, and served as the most recent Director of Google West Africa. She was recognised as one of the top 20 powerful women in Africa by Forbes, one of the 30 people who are transforming the world by the London Business School, and one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD). Additionally, she was highlighted in the CNN Innovate Africa and BBC Africa Power Women series.

Juliet is a prominent expert on innovation, transformation, and leadership with over 25 years of experience, primarily in the technology, oil & gas, and new media industries spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Juliet was an extraordinary 12-year employee of Google who was instrumental in growing the company's presence in Nigeria and the rest of West Africa. She promoted programmes to improve local content creation, talent development, entrepreneurship growth, and innovation. She also promoted strategic alliances with top businesses and government agencies.

Dr. Juliet has significantly impacted the ICT sector in Nigeria and all of Africa. She participated in committees that created Nigeria's national broadband plan and ICT incubation strategy, as well as national strategic advisory groups devoted to economic development. Her dedication to influencing the direction of technology in Africa is evident from these engagements. She has won various accolades for her excellent contributions to Africa's digital landscape.

She serves on the boards of numerous companies in a variety of sectors, including finance, FMCG, oil and gas, education, and social businesses.

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