Rafiah Ibrahim, Ericsson’s head of Region Middle East and East Africa, has been named as the ‘Woman Game Changer’ at the Women in Leadership (WIL) Achievement Awards.

The award recognises Ibrahim’s leadership and achievements in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Throughout her career journey, Ibrahim believed in the positive power that technology has on people, business and society. As a change maker and a leader, she believed that in times of digital transformation, where both companies and industries are transforming, leaders have to engage their teams and drive their customers’ transformation agenda. Ibrahim has always been an advocate for women in leadership, believing that women are resourceful enough to tackle any challenges.

The award ceremony, which saw around 500 global business leaders, policy makers, as well as young female professionals and entrepreneurs gather together, highlighted Ibrahim’s leadership, talent and forward-thinking attitude to technology and business presenting her as a true role model for aspiring young leaders everywhere.

The awards were presented by Mohammed Al Shihhi, the undersecretary for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economy for the UAE. - TradeArabia News Service