Stewart Samkange

Stewart Samkange serves as the Higher Education Leader for Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and Southeast Europe at LinkedIn, where responsibilities include collaborating with universities to enhance student employability through strategic use of LinkedIn's platform. Stewart's leadership in the Graduate Activation Program emphasizes access to economic opportunities for African students. Additionally, as a #RockYourProfile Ambassador, Stewart conducts keynote presentations and workshops to educate various stakeholders on optimizing LinkedIn profiles. Prior experience includes roles at SAP SuccessFactors as the East Africa Director, Oracle in Human Capital Management, and multiple positions at Microsoft, where Stewart successfully managed enterprise accounts and focused on delivering value to clients in East and Southern Africa. Stewart's career also encompasses significant contributions at IBM in software sales and distribution marketing, underscoring a robust background in talent acquisition, human resources, and business development across the African continent.