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Winnie Lawoko-Olwe

President UgandaWomeDoDubai, Coordinator: East Africa-Women World Wide Do Dubai and Team Lead, @WillioTrains

Winnie Lawoko-Olwe is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse background spanning various industries and sectors.

Personal Information:

  • Name: Winnie Lawoko-Olwe
  • Current Position: CEO of WILIOTRAINS, WILIO U LTD
  • Education: MBA in Entrepreneurship, BA in Social Sciences (SS), CIM
  • Spouse: Robson Boyle Olwe

Professional Summary:

  • Winnie Lawoko-Olwe is described as a marketer, social entrepreneur, woman activist, social development specialist, and business owner.
  • She has participated in significant peace talks between the Government of Uganda and the LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army) in Juba from 2006 to 2008.
  • Her expertise lies in sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, tourism, hotel and hospitality management, telecommunications management, and ICT for development.

Employment Record:

  • Director SME STI at Uganda Investment Authority (2020-2024)
  • Founder CEO of WilioTRAINS (2007-2021)
  • Head of Sales at MTN Uganda (1999-2007)
  • Country Manager at East African Newspaper (1997-1999)
  • Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Kampala Hotel (1987-1993)

 

Skills and Activities:

  • Coach, mentor, and business counselor for various organizations promoting ICT, BPO, and enterprise development.
  • Involved with Private Sector Foundation Uganda, MAYA Foundation, and Techno Serve.

Overall, Winnie Lawoko-Olwe possesses extensive experience, knowledge, and skills across multiple domains, and she has played significant roles in both business and social development initiatives in Uganda.

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