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I was educated at……
My first degree was a B.Sc in Computer Science at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. My second degree was an M.Sc in Business Systems Analysis at City University, London. I am currently doing a part time PhD in “Innovation in the Global Financial Industry: The Case for Venture Capital in Africa” at Brunel University Business School, London
Barbara James
Barbara James is Managing Director of the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA). She is also a Director of a number of African companies.
Barbara has over 18 years experience in management, consulting and IT. She was Head of E-Business at Mason Communications and Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche. She also worked at the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development and as a part-time lecturer.
She has a B.Sc. in Computer Science and a M.Sc. in Business Systems Analysis. She also qualified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).
Barbara is currently studying part-time for a PhD in "E-Business Innovation in the Global Financial Industry: The Case of Private Equity in Africa”.
My first job was……
Selling sweets in front of my house in Calabar, Nigeria aged 7, and later at IBM Nigeria, as an undergraduate intern.
What I do now is……
I am currently Managing Director of the African Venture Capital Association and a Director of a number of African companies.
What I learned along the way is……
To be happy, be healthy, be wealthy, live beautifully, love passionately and work relentlessly by God’s grace and to her glory.
My greatest influence has been……
A thirst for knowledge, a love of Africa and drive to see its prosperity.
The best advice I ever received is……
Love thy neighbour as thyself…
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