Inq. employs 47% female techies
Monday, March 14, 2022 | 290 Views |
Christian Wirtz PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The Mauritius based company has decidedly opened its doors to staff that has nearly half its complement made up entirely of women.
Speaking at the company’s Botswana launch, Inq. chief executive officer (CEO), Christian Wirtz stated, “The inclusion of women in any industry is absolutely paramount to building a work environment in which a diversity of ideas can thrive." He added, “We’re proud to have a company in which 47% of our entire staff is women, something that is often a rare sight anywhere in the tech industry.”
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