Global Business Leader Efe Ukala Named 2025 Heroes Role Model by INvolve and YouTube
Efe Ukala, the founder and president of ImpactHER, has been recognized as the 2025 global Heroes Role Model in the Executive Category, an honor jointly presented by INvolve and YouTube.
The prestigious recognition, which celebrates leaders breaking down workplace barriers for women in global business, acknowledges Ukala’s significant contributions to female entrepreneurship in Africa. Under her leadership, ImpactHER has empowered more than 200,000 African women entrepreneurs through training programs, resource allocation, and international opportunities.
“This recognition transcends personal achievement,” Ukala stated in her acceptance speech. “It serves as a testament to ImpactHER’s dedication in empowering African women entrepreneurs. Being named a YouTube Hero underscores our belief that true leadership creates lasting change and transforms challenges into opportunities for women-led businesses.”
The Heroes Role Model Lists, supported by YouTube and compiled by INvolve, highlights individuals who actively promote inclusion and representation in the global business landscape. Ukala’s work extends beyond Africa to the Caribbean, where she continues to champion economic transformation and equity.
Suki Sandhu OBE, the Founder and CEO of INvolve, emphasized the significance of the recognition: “We are celebrating a remarkable group of trailblazing Executives, Future Leaders, and Advocates who are creating an environment where women can thrive in the workplace. These Role Models are crucial change agents who utilize their expertise to drive strategic initiatives within their organizations.”
The recognition highlights the ongoing efforts to break down barriers for women in global business leadership positions. Through programs like the Heroes Role Model Lists, INvolve and YouTube continue to spotlight leaders who actively work to create more inclusive and equitable workplace environments.
This award recognizes not only Ukala’s personal achievements but also represents a broader movement toward increasing female representation and leadership in international business, particularly in developing regions.
