Adwoa Perbi

Adwoa Perbi is currently serving as the Senior Officer for Strategy, Planning, and Management in the Global Development Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a position she has held since October 2023. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives aimed at addressing global development challenges.1

Professional Background

Adwoa has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in strategy and management consulting. Prior to her current role, she was a Project Leader at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from June 2019 to September 2023, where she contributed to various projects focused on social impact and economic development.1 Earlier in her career, she worked as a Project Controls, Quality Assurance and Logistics Officer for the Millennium Development Authority in Ghana, where she played a key role in negotiating development grants and managing high-level sector meetings.1

Additionally, Adwoa co-founded AfroChic Limited, Ghana's first successful online clothing retailer, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. She has also served as a Teaching Fellow at the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) and worked as a Technology Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where she developed software applications for risk assessment.1

Education

Adwoa holds multiple advanced degrees:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (2016-2019), where she graduated as a Palmer Scholar, placing in the top 5% of her class.
• Master of Arts (MA) in Development Economics and International Development from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (2017-2019), graduating with honors.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Cornell University (2002-2006), where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.1

Skills and Interests

Adwoa is described as a problem-solver with a strong passion for strategy, technology, and services. She is particularly interested in developing solutions for pressing global issues through strategic planning and management.1

Her multilingual capabilities include proficiency in English, French, and Twi, which enhances her ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in her work.1