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Lifelong Girl Scout Judith Batty Named the Company's First Black CEO in Its 108-Year History

After serving as a lifelong Girl Scout and board member, Judith Batty has gained a new honor. PRNewswire reports that Batty has been named the interim CEO of the Girl Scouts of the United States. The previous CEO, Sylvia Acevedo, announced her resignation in early August. As a result, the GSUSA chose Batty to step up, a decision that makes her the first Black CEO in the organization’s 108-year history. “When I was young, the Girl Scouts instilled in me the courage, confidence and character that have guided me through my life and career. It is an incredible honor to bring those lessons back full circle to help the Girl Scouts navigate this transition,” said Batty. Batty began her commitment to the Girl Scouts as a Brownie and later served two terms on the National Board. Immediately prior to this new role, Batty served as senior legal counsel and an executive for a Fortune 100 corporation, where she became the first woman and first Black general counsel to one of the company’s...

Aug 13, 2020

Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh Becomes IBM's First Woman Regional Head For Africa

There’s a new leader in town rising in the tech world, and the Ghanaian native is repping for Africa and women around the world. Technology giant, IBM Corporation has just elected Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh as its Regional Head for North, East and West Africa, making her the first woman and African to be up for such a position in the company, Face 2 Face Africa reports . The seasoned business professional is skilled in Business Planning, Banking, Business Development, Strategic Planning, and Marketing Strategy. Within her newly-appointed position, Kyerematen-Jimoh will be responsible for operations in over 40 countries in Africa, according to Face 2 Face Africa, including Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, Ghana, and Tunisia. “I am exceptionally proud of Angela. Her dedication and commitment to her work is unwavering. She has all our support and I know she will make this a huge success story. We welcome her back to Africa,” East Africa Business Mogul and founder of Centum...

Jul 16, 2020