Chief Executive Officer of Dataleum, Bode Roberts, has been named winner of The Future Awards Africa Prize for Professional Services 2025. The award honours Roberts’ contributions to transforming professional education and skills development across Africa through innovative technology solutions.

As CEO of Dataleum, Roberts has pioneered accessible, data-driven learning platforms that are reshaping how professionals acquire and enhance their capabilities in the digital economy.

This year’s edition celebrates young changemakers, whose work today is shaping Africa’s tomorrow. The Future Awards Africa, widely recognised as the continent’s most prestigious recognition platform for young achievers, continues its tradition of spotlighting individuals making a meaningful impact across various sectors.

“This recognition validates our mission at Dataleum to continuously transform the world through Talent Acceleration, Business Innovation and Community building,” said Roberts.

“This award belongs to our entire team, thousands of learners and the multiple organisations who have trusted us on their professional development journey and workforce transformation.”

Under Roberts’ leadership, Dataleum has expanded its operations to the United Kingdom, upskilled over 45,000 talents In Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Business Analysis and Project Management across 56 countries globally, consulted for over 120 Corporate organisations across FMCG, Banking, Hospitality, Information Technology and Education sector as well as gained multiple awards and recognitions such as the Best EdTech in Africa by Global Startup Awards in 2023. His innovative approach to ed-tech has positioned the company as a leading force in Africa’s professional development landscape.