From the office of the Global Chair, Alex Okoroji, we are happy to announce the appointment of Digital Marketing Specialist & Trainer, Speaker, Podcaster & CEO of Ztallion, Vanessa Mbamarah into the core Power Team as 'Director of Social Media' for the G100 Media Arts & Communication Wing (G-MAC).

On a mission to bring together brilliant women from across the world, in a pact of purpose to create equity and empowerment for women and ALL. G100 is an eminent club of top 100 powerful women leaders in the world with a vision to impact the future.

WHO THEY ARE

G100 comprises a league of luminaries of eminence and excellence including Nobel Laureates, former Heads of States, Ministers, Businesswomen, Philanthropists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Corporate and Community Leaders - a powerful Group of women leaders and achievers from all walks of life who wish to give back and move us all forward as architects of the future.

WHAT THEY DO

G100 is an action think-tank, fostering more women's network with a global, cross-cultural, intersectional and intentional perspective towards peace, parity and prosperity for all. Their core activities involve networking, mentoring, collaborations, upskilling, community building, thought leadership, knowledge sharing, global campaigns, policy recommendations and awards & recognition.

THE PURPOSE

The mandate of G100 is to provide the thought leadership for the coming decade on what needs to be done for inclusivity and economic and social empowerment of women globally. Together they will define, design and determine a new future with equity, equal opportunity, inclusion and economic empowerment of women, and of all, through the inclusive agency of women.

G100 MEDIA ARTS & COMMUNICATION

G-MAC is a multinational sector wing led by the eminent G100 Club, for Women using Media Arts and Communication to impact the world. As Gatekeepers of information, this G-wing is on a mission to create a thriving support network, opportunities and collaborative ecosystem for media arts practitioners in 100 countries. G-MAC connects, recognizes and supports women in creative media, broadcast media, print media, news media, electronic media, digital or interactive media across domains like film, television, radio, publishing, internet and all media arts & communication segments, to expand networks, educate and celebrate their accomplishments.

RESPONSIBILITY AS DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Director of Social Media oversees the promotion of G-MAC's mission, events and activities via social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, among others. Also responsible for planning, implementing, managing social interactions and monitoring G-MAC's Social Media strategy in order to increase brand awareness, improve marketing efforts and increase brand partnerships.

ABOUT VANESSA MBAMARAH

Vanessa Mbamarah is a Marketing and Transformation Specialist, a speaker, trainer, philanthropist and a digital enthusiast who is passionate about bridging the digital skills gap in Africa.

She is the CEO and Lead Strategist at Ztallion, a Women-Led Creative Digital Agency that works with brands to increase their perceived value and impact through experienced design, marketing, and training. Through her agency, she leads several Google initiatives in Africa focused on helping small businesses leverage digital technology for business growth, and also partnering with organisations dedicated to skills development and Digital Transformation in Africa. 

She currently leads 5 Google initiatives and training programs in Francophone Africa, trains and manages several trainers across the region. The programs include; Google Digital Skills, Google Business Group Cotonou, Women will, I am Remarkable, G Suite for Education Program. She is passionate about sharing knowledge and focused on bridging the Digital Skills Gap in Africa, especially for women. 

She has helped over 1000+ businesses get their business verified on Google and trained over 20, 000 people across Africa - Benin, Nigeria, Rwanda, Niger, Mali, Cameroon, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Mauritius and Burkina Faso, both in English and French language. When she is not working, she spends her time serving as a Rotarian. She has served as the 'Chair for Media & Publicity' (2020 - 2021) and Director for International Services (2021 - 2022) in the Club.

Connect with her at www.VanessaMbamarah.com