Author: Staff Writer

Lillian Barnard, one of the most influential figures in South Africa’s technology landscape, has taken on a new and expanded role as Chief of Enterprise Partner Solutions for Microsoft’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. While the corporate announcement might sound like standard multinational manoeuvring, this shift tells a deeper story-about power, leadership, and how the future of African tech may be shaped from within, not just dictated from afar. Barnard is no stranger to firsts. In 2019, she became the first woman to lead Microsoft South Africa as Managing Director. Four years later, she was elevated to President of…

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