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TODAY'S BBD500 SPOTLIGHT · Technology Leadership
VIEW PROFILE →Amrote Abdella
Business leader and strategist at Amazon Web Services with experience scaling multi-country growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. She shares expertise on cloud technology, partnerships and regional digital transformation.
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EXPLORE THE BBD500 →01Career & Leadership
Kimberly Brown
Career and leadership strategist, author, keynote speaker and founder of Brown Leadership. She teaches professionals to navigate work, build influence, earn more and prepare for their next move.
02Talent & Workplace Culture
Rocki Howard
Talent strategist, operating executive and founder of The Humanity Practice. She publishes frequently about recruiting, values, leadership behavior, workplace culture and inclusive management.
03Leadership
Dethra Giles
Executive coach, author, speaker and founder of ExecuPrep. She teaches leadership communication, workplace performance and how leaders can navigate power, culture and high-stakes conversations.
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