Making good its promise for more inclusivity within its workforce, global tech firm IBM has appointed first female regional head for Africa, a decision many see as both ambitious and commendable especially with the dearth of female role models for the girl-child in Africa. The appointment of Ms. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh as Regional Head for North, East and West Africa is historical as this makes her the first woman to hold the position. Ms. Kyerematen-Jimoh who served as the Chief of Staff to the Senior VP of Global Markets and Sales in IBM’s corporate headquarters in New York, prior to this appointment was also the first female Country Director in Africa, leading the company’s operations in Ghana.
According to a statement from IBM, “Angela takes up this position with a wealth of experience from 20 years of extensive working in the financial services and technology industries in Africa and Europe. She has worked in various top positions in banking including UBS Investment Bank, ABM AMRO in London and GTBank Ghana.”
Responding to the development, an elated Kyerematen-Jimoh says “I’m humbled to be taking on the role of Regional General Manager IBM North, East & West Africa. Technology is promoting growth in Africa and IBM is committed to supporting the continent with our state of the art technologies so it emerges stronger.”
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