Feruz Semere

Feruz Semere

CoFounder / Director

Feruz is a driven professional with a diverse business administration, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity background. With a passion for empowering African entrepreneurs, Feruz co-founded and currently serves as a board chair and director at Arielle for Africa, a dynamic organization that fosters growth and innovation in the African business ecosystem. In addition to her work with Arielle for Africa, Feruz has excelled in various roles in the corporate world. Starting as a Business Development professional at SAP, she demonstrated exceptional skills in cultivating relationships, identifying business opportunities, and driving revenue growth.  

The commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and security led her to join Darktrace, the world’s leading Cyber AI technology. Currently, Feruz is leveraging her expertise in the cybersecurity industry as a professional specializing in Third Party Risk Assessments at CyberGRX. In this role she plays a crucial role in evaluating and managing the potential risks associated with third-party vendors, ensuring the security and resilience of organizations against cyber threats. 

Feruz’s pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Stavanger, where she gained a solid foundation in key business principles and practices. Building on this foundation, she earned a Master’s degree in International Business Management with a major in Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship.