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Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji is a Nigerian medical doctor turned tech entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of SeamlessHR.
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Mirna Arif is the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, the first woman to assume this role.
Arif has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, having worked for multinational organizations and public sector entities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining Microsoft, Arif held several senior positions at GE Oil & Gas, Emerson Automation Solutions, and Surface Business Group. She is passionate about digital transformation and is committed to helping Egyptian organizations accelerate their digital journey.
Arif is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is a board member of Egypt Women on Boards Observatory, Egypt’s Chamber of Information Technology & Communication, and the Advisory Board of UNICEF GenU Egypt (Shabab Balad). She is a highly accomplished and respected leader in the Egyptian technology industry, with her appointment as General Manager of Microsoft Egypt a testament to her skills and experience.
Under Arif’s leadership, Microsoft Egypt has made significant progress in helping Egyptian businesses and the country embrace the digital future. She has overseen the launch of several new initiatives and programs, including the Microsoft Egypt Innovation Center and the Microsoft Egypt TechSpark Accelerator. In recognition of her many achievements, Arif has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Women Forum’s Top 50 Most Influential Women in Egypt, the Women in Tech Global Leadership Award, and the Egyptian Women Forum’s Distinguished Female Leader.

Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji is a Nigerian medical doctor turned tech entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of SeamlessHR.

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Dr. Arielle Ahouansou is a medical doctor and entrepreneur from Benin who is using technology to improve healthcare systems in Africa.