THE future is female and recognition must be given to local leading ladies dominating the technology industry.
Currently, women hold 19% of tech-related jobs at the top 10 global tech companies, according to a report by PwC.
Here is a look at four local women, who are making strides in the South African technology industry.
Avashnee Moodley, head of marketing at OPPO South Africa
The OPPO head of marketing has years of experience and holds a wealth of knowledge that is geared towards unlocking a brand’s potential, no matter the climate. Successfully building Huawei into a household name, Moodley’s next challenge saw her not just build, but catapult OPPO into a leading smartphone giant locally, during an ongoing pandemic.
“As a woman and one in technology, you would often hear the word ‘no’. It’s become a driving force for me, to highlight the capabilities that exist when one is brave enough to step up to the plate and unashamedly hold their position. Technology is growing, and so are the women who lead it, and I’m proud to be a part of that,” Moodley said.
Continue reading: https://www.iol.co.za/technology/women-in-technology-creating-opportunities-in-south-africa-68734a4e-fe4b-48ec-98bb-28a2fca72d5b
Currently, women hold 19% of tech-related jobs at the top 10 global tech companies, according to a report by PwC.
Here is a look at four local women, who are making strides in the South African technology industry.
Avashnee Moodley, head of marketing at OPPO South Africa
The OPPO head of marketing has years of experience and holds a wealth of knowledge that is geared towards unlocking a brand’s potential, no matter the climate. Successfully building Huawei into a household name, Moodley’s next challenge saw her not just build, but catapult OPPO into a leading smartphone giant locally, during an ongoing pandemic.
“As a woman and one in technology, you would often hear the word ‘no’. It’s become a driving force for me, to highlight the capabilities that exist when one is brave enough to step up to the plate and unashamedly hold their position. Technology is growing, and so are the women who lead it, and I’m proud to be a part of that,” Moodley said.
Continue reading: https://www.iol.co.za/technology/women-in-technology-creating-opportunities-in-south-africa-68734a4e-fe4b-48ec-98bb-28a2fca72d5b
