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About Ursula

Ursula Fear

Ursula Fear is a dedicated changemaker and a powerful advocate for talent development across the African continent. With a career spanning 25 years, she has been at the forefront of creating sustainable skills development solutions that drive job creation and long-lasting impact. Currently, Ursula Fear is driving the expansion of the Salesforce talent ecosystem across Africa. By spearheading initiatives that connect schools, universities, and industry partners, she’s creating pathways for local talent to thrive. Her efforts ensure that Salesforce customers and partners are equipped with top-notch skills through targeted collaboration with authorised training and workforce development partners.

Her impressive background includes leading critical skills programmes at BlueSky, Adcorp Holdings, and Deloitte, where she achieved a remarkable 98% gainful employment rate across 40 specialisations. Ursula also made history as the first woman to sit on Deloitte Consulting's Leadco, where she focused on talent and culture.