A HIGH FLIER
Ms. Onyekachi Ginger-Eke is the CEO and Co-Founder of EduTech Global, a leading edtech holding company that strives to revolutionise education in Africa and other emerging markets. A seasoned professional with over two decades of experience, she is known for her exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
“MS. GINGER DEDICATES TIME TO MENTOR, CONDUCT EVALUATIONS, AND ENGAGE IN ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS”
Ms. Ginger is a shining example of women’s empowerment, inspiring others with her effective leadership and practical business acumen. With her guidance, businesses have been able to navigate complex challenges and devise ingenious solutions. She has spearheaded EduTech Global’s expansion in the Middle East, Africa, and more recently, North America and Europe. With an expertise in general and strategic management, business and IT solutions, human resources, and project management, Ms. Ginger excels in advisory and executive roles. She is a highly accomplished management executive who has worked in diverse sectors such as advisory services (business and financial consultancy, technology), fintech, and govtech. Her journey as a business and financial advisor provided her with extensive knowledge and understanding across industries. This background equipped her to co-found and spearhead a global edtech company with numerous subsidiaries in multiple countries. Her prior experiences paved the way for her to seamlessly transition from consulting on solution designs to executing them as a service provider.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of EduTech Global, Ms. Ginger spearheads the entire team alongside her CTO, Co-Founder and other management staff. In addition to her overarching administrative and strategic responsibilities, she takes the lead on growth, strategy, business development, sales and marketing; collaborating with seasoned business leaders in these fields. Her typical day is packed with non-stop meetings, covering proposals, project and performance reviews, strategy sessions, and client interactions. Despite her demanding work schedule, she dedicates time to mentor, conduct evaluations, and engage in one-on-one discussions, working long hours throughout the week and weekends.
A LIFELONG LEARNER
Ms. Ginger is a highly self-motivated individual with an impressive level of energy and dynamism. She is a lifelong learner and has been continuously honing her skills through management training. She is currently pursuing a part-time Doctorate in Business Administration to reinforce her leadership and management skills. With a background in the Big 4 and extensive experience in fintech and financial inclusion, she ensures successful outcomes despite obstacles. She strives to stay ahead of the curve, constantly pushing the envelope in technology and innovation. With her cutting-edge offerings such as educational guidance, student support, online learning administration, and financial aid for education, Ms. Ginger leaves no stone unturned in her relentless pursuit of delivering high-quality tech-driven solutions.
UNFAZED BY CHALLENGES
Ms. Ginger’s exceptional contributions to education have earned her multiple prestigious awards. She was honoured with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Education 2.0 Conference in Dubai in 2022, recognising her exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing education through innovation. In 2023, she received the Visionaries Award at the same conference. Her commitment to women’s empowerment was celebrated through the Prof. Indira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leaders citation, highlighting her efforts in promoting gender equality. Globally recognised as an inspiring leader, Ms. Ginger was named one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring CEOs to watch in 2023 by Beyond Exclamation magazine, and received the title of Inclusive Education CEO of the Year 2023 in Dubai at the CEO Monthly Global CEO Excellence Awards.
