Juliet Ehimuan Biography

Dr Juliet Ehimuan is a Nigerian business leader, technology executive, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Beyond Limits Africa. In June 2023, she stepped down from her role as Director at Google West Africa after spending 12 years there. There, she served as a pioneering Country Director of Google Nigeria and later as Director for West Africa. Focusing on driving innovation and growth, Juliet played a pivotal role in expanding Google’s presence in Nigeria and the wider West Africa region.

Throughout her career, Juliet has been at the forefront of shaping the African digital technology landscape. She has championed public policy initiatives to increase digital access and affordability, forged strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, and localized Google products to meet the unique needs of the African market.

Ehimuan has worked in the technology industry for over twenty years and is a public speaker, mentor, author and advocate for women in technology and entrepreneurship. Juliet Ehimuan is the author of '30 Days of Excellence'.

Juliet has spent the last three decades championing personal, professional and organisational excellence across Africa’s business landscape. From digital technology to entrepreneurship and coaching, her work is focused on driving development: For individuals – inspiring success in their personal and professional lives through transformative training and coaching programmes. 

For organisations – unlocking the potential within the African tech ecosystem through expertise in digital leadership and strategic navigation of the entrepreneurial landscape, driving innovation and propelling growth.

In addition, Juliet serves on the boards of various organizations, further contributing to her extensive professional profile. Her board memberships demonstrate her commitment to driving impact and shaping key industry players. Her involvement on various boards highlights her influence and dedication to serving her community. Juliet Ehimuan’s diverse professional experiences, coupled with her board involvement, solidify her position as a respected leader and influential figure in the tech industry and beyond.

Early life and education

Born in Nigeria, Ehimuan completed her B.Eng. degree in Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a first-class honours. She proceeded to obtain a postgraduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom before she went on to complete her MBA programme from London Business School. She also has a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Walden University, Minneapolis.

She is a recipient of the London Business School Global Women’s Scholarship, and at Cambridge University was awarded Selwyn College Scholar and Malaysian Commonwealth Scholar. She is a Fellow of the Cambridge Commonwealth Society.

Career

In 1995, Ehimuan began career as Performance Monitoring and Quality Assurance Supervisor at the Shell Petroleum Development Company until 1997 when she left the firm. She then joined Microsoft UK as a Program Manager who oversaw projects for MSN subsidiaries in Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and then Business Process Manager for MSN International.

Upon leaving Microsoft in 2005, she started a firm called Strategic Insight Consulting Ltd. and then later became the General Manager of Chams Plc's Strategic Business Units. In April 2011, she was appointed Google's Country Manager for Nigeria and rose to become Director for West Africa in 2017.

With over 25 years experience primarily in Technology, Oil & Gas, and New Media industries across Europe, Middle East and Africa; Juliet is a leading voice on Innovation, Transformation, and Leadership. She has received numerous awards for outstanding contribution to the digital landscape in Africa.

Juliet is an Executive Coach and a member of the Forbes Coaches’ Council. Through her Beyond Limits Africa initiative, she is building leadership and organisational capacity. She is the author of 30 Days of Excellence, a leadership and effectiveness guide which is the basis of a coaching program

In 2023, she was appointed a non-executive director at Zenith Bank.

Awards and recognitions

Ehimuan was named by Forbes as one of the top 20 power women in Africa, by the London Business School as one of 30 people changing the world, and MIPAD as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent. She has also been featured in the BBC Africa Power Women series, and on CNN Innovate Africa. 

A Fellow of the Cambridge Commonwealth Society, Ehimuan's contributions to technology and entrepreneurship has won her several awards and recognitions. She is a recipient of the London Business School Global Women's Scholarship, and while at the University of Cambridge, she received two scholarly awards – Selwyn College Scholar and Malaysian Commonwealth Scholar. 

In 2012, she won the "IT Personality of the Year" at the 2012 National Information Technology Merit Award. She was also ranked among the 50 Most Innovative Youths in Nigeria in 2021

Digital Personality of the year 2016 by Marketing World; and received a 2015 Titans of Technology award from Technology Africa.

Juliet Ehimuan was named one of the "15 African Female Founders You Should Know in 2023" by African Folder in March 2023

Follow Juliet on social media: @jehimuan. Website: www.julietehimuan.com.