Draft:Fatema Dewji

Fatema Dewji is a Tanzanian businesswoman, author, and public speaker. She is the Marketing Director for MeTL Group, a major Tanzanian conglomerate extensively involved in sectors such as manufacturing, trading, and distribution across Africa. Fatema is the sister of Mohammed Dewji, the President of MeTL Group. Other key family members involved in MeTL include Hassan Dewji, the Human Resource Director, and Hussein Dewji, the Sales and Distribution Director. Their father, Gulamabbas Dewji, serves as the chairman of the company. .

Early life and education
Born on March 4, 1988, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Fatema Dewji is the youngest of six children. She attended the International School of Tanganyika for her primary and secondary education before moving to the United States to study at Georgetown University, where she graduated with a degree in Finance and Management.

Career
Fatema Dewji began her career at MeTL right after graduation in 2010. She initially worked in finance but transitioned to marketing, finding her passion in storytelling and brand development. Her efforts have significantly contributed to MeTL's brand strategy.

MeTL Group
MeTL Group started as a family-owned trading company in the 1970s with a vision to offer quality goods at affordable prices. In the late 1990s, MeTL shifted its strategy to focus on local manufacturing and intra-regional trading, bolstering Tanzania’s growth in the private industry. The early 2000s marked a period of massive expansion for MeTL, driven by the government's privatization policies. This phase included major acquisitions and set the stage for MeTL's long-term strategy of vertical integration and regional expansion.

Writing and speaking
Fatema Dewji has authored several impactful books, including "Marketing for an African Powerhouse" and "Storyteller: Build a Story for your Brand." She has recently published "The Alchemy of SELF-LOVE: TRANSFORMING THE SOUL IN MICRO MOMENTS," through which she aims to impart lessons on self-love and personal success. Dewji is a prolific speaker, frequently engaging with large audiences on platforms such as TEDx and CNBC Africa.

Over the past decade, Fatema has dedicated herself to mentoring and training over 10,000 youths and smallbusiness owners. Her efforts have reached millions through her books, ebooks, and widely attended marketing seminars. She emphasizes personal growth and leadership, encouraging her audience to develop into calm, focused leaders who can manage their personal and professional lives with grace and efficacy

Fatema’s life mission is to empower individuals to confidently navigate their lives and careers. Her guidance is aimed at simplifying the path to success and encouraging personal transformation, aligning with her overarching goal of fostering a culture of achievement and fulfillment.

Personal life
Fatema Dewji is known for her dedication to fitness and mindfulness practices, which she sees as essential for maintaining a balanced life. While she often highlights the importance of work-life balance and is an avid golfer, Fatema chooses to keep the details of her personal life private, sharing limited information on social media. This discretion underscores her commitment to separating her personal and professional personas, emphasizing a focused and mindful approach to both

Honors and awards
Fatema has received several accolades, including being named the Best Corporate Leader on Social Media at the Tanzania Digital Awards and listed among the Choiseul 100 Africa as a top economic leader.