Isioma Utomi is an innovative leadership strategist, known for helping business leaders transform how they work and win. As the CEO of Catalyst Experience Solutions and founder of the Performance Upgrade Lab, she equips founders and emerging leaders with the mindset, skills, and tools to build resilient, high-growth businesses.
With experience leading Lean Six Sigma projects in Fortune 500 companies, Isioma blends continuous improvement and innovation strategies to drive performance. A Salzburg Global Fellow, she is a passionate advocate for diversity, economic empowerment, and the future of work—championing inclusive leadership in business and tech.
She serves on the boards of #StartupSouth and the Centre for Values in Leadership, is a circle leader in Ellevate Network, and spearheads Women Who Launch at Lagos Startup Week, amplifying female voices in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
Recognized in the MIPAD Global Top 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent, 2023), Isioma’s impact extends across industries, shaping the next generation of forward-thinking leaders.
She holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Boston University), a Master’s in Digital Media (Northeastern University), and a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management (Pan-Atlantic University).
WomenTech Network Speaker of the Year Award
WomenTech Network Speaker of the Year Award
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