Zenith Bank Plc’s Board of Directors has announced that Dr. Juliet Ehimuan will become a non-Executive Director of the bank on August 29, 2023. This news shows that the bank is serious about hiring top-notch people with varied and essential backgrounds.
The information was made public by filing a corporate action with the Nigerian Exchange. The official statement, signed by Company Secretary Michael Osilama Otu, discusses Dr. Juliet Ehimuan’s success.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has also confirmed her position, according to the statement.
The claim said the Board of Directors of Zenith Bank Plc is happy to nominate Dr. Juliet Ehimuan as a Non-Executive Director on August 29, 2023. Nigeria’s Central Bank verified this.
This appointment comes two months after Dr. Ehimuan resigned from Google as its first West Africa director. After 12 years with Google, she expressed her desire to expand her regional technology role on LinkedIn.
She is excited to use her experience and knowledge to make the technology environment in the area even better. During her time at Google, Dr. Ehimuan led several important projects, such as the first Google for Africa event in 2012.
At this event in Lagos, Nigeria, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, stated that the company would train 10 million Africans in digital skills, help 100,000 developers learn web and mobile development, and start a Google for Startups accelerator for Africa.
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Dr. Juliet Ehimuan’s innovation in tech and beyond
Beyond Limits, a tech company she founded, pushes innovation. Forbes named Dr. Ehimuan was one of Africa’s 20 most influential women.
Her influence was recognised by the London Business School, which named her one of 30 globally influential people. Her Most Influential People of African Descent award is also hers.
BBC Africa Power Women and CNN Innovate Africa showcased her achievements worldwide. For over 25 years, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan has worked successfully in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Technology, oil and gas, and new media have made her a leader in innovation, transformation, and leadership.
What you can expect
Dr. Juliet Ehimuan’s appointment to Zenith Bank Plc Board of Directors gives her a new point of view, a lot of experience, and a dynamic way to lead.
Her impressive track record of driving innovation and her dedication to improving the technology landscape in Africa make her a valuable addition to the bank’s team.
As she takes on her new job, the banking and tech sectors in Nigeria are looking forward to the positive changes she is sure to make.