Experienced C-Suite Executive, Board Member, and Strategic Advisor on Leadership & Inclusion
Yegs Ramiah is a trailblazing business leader, former Deputy Chairperson of Merrill Lynch in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the founder of a mission-driven venture redefining how women access leadership. With a background in law and deep experience as a C-suite executive and board member of listed companies, she has spent over two decades operating at the intersection of power, purpose, and transformation.
Yegs has led globally awarded brand campaigns, including work recognized at Cannes and was honored with the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award in Africa in 2016. From guiding landmark empowerment transactions to shaping billion-dollar strategies, she has built brands that don’t just win awards, they shift narratives.
Known for her bold storytelling and sharp insights, Yegs speaks on authentic leadership, inclusive systems, and the future of work, particularly how we design leadership pathways that elevate women without asking them to fit outdated molds.
She brings warmth, clarity, and the kind of provocative thinking that inspires audiences to not only lead differently, but to build differently.
