Dr Fatumata Soukouna Coker has over 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry, working with Fortune 500 companies like IBM and Microsoft. She held senior global management roles at IBM and led initiatives in Africa for Microsoft. In 2010, she became the Managing Director/CEO of Soft Solutions Limited, transforming it into a leading IT solutions provider in Nigeria. Currently, she serves as Chairman of Afrinvest West Africa and CreditRegistry Services. A dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment, she co-founded the Center for Women & Children Empowerment, Inc., and is passionate about using technology to transform Africa