Empowerment
President
CEO
Founder
Advocate
Lilian Atho
- Founder & CEO — Real Time Group Global
- President & Founder — Women in Tourism Africa
- Executive Board Member — Female Founders Initiative Global
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Leadership Philosophy
People, purpose & performance
Lilian’s leadership is anchored in the belief that inclusive growth creates sustainable economies. She builds organisations and platforms where people, purpose, and performance align, cultivating cultures that value innovation, accessibility, and shared prosperity.
Women as Drivers of Economic Growth in Africa
Tourism as a Catalyst for Inclusive Development
Building Investment-Ready Enterprises & Ecosystems
Cross-Border Trade and Global Market Expansion
Purpose-Driven Leadership in Emerging Markets
Expertise
Core Focus Areas
Tourism
Tourism Development, Investment & Policy Engagement
Trade & Growth
Trade, Enterprise Growth & Market Expansion
Global Mobility
Cross-Border Business & Global Mobility
Partnerships
Public–Private Partnerships
Leadership
Leadership Development & Capacity Building
Impact
Impact at a Glance
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Global Markets
Founder and CEO of a multinational group with strategic operational presence across 6 global markets.
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Years of Experience
Deep experience in enterprise development, strategic growth, and capacity-building across Africa and international markets.
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Organisations Led
Advisory and execution support to governments, corporates, institutions, and SMEs through RTG, WITA, and FFIG.
Leadership Roles
Selected Leadership Roles
President & Founder
Women in Tourism Africa (WITA)
A high-impact continental platform advancing women’s leadership, investment participation, and financial inclusion across Africa’s tourism value chain.
Founder & CEO
Real Time Group Global (RTG)
A multinational enterprise driving transformative growth across trade, tourism, enterprise development, global mobility, and corporate capacity-building.
Executive Board Member — African Affairs
Female Founders Initiative Global (FFIG)
Serving as Executive Board Member for African Affairs, supporting female founders across the Middle East & Africa with networks, access, and strategic resources.
Recognition
Awards & Recognition
InspireHer Speaker Award
WYN Global Congress
CEO of the Year
Female Founders Initiative
Top 50 Under 50 CEOs
SHEO Leadership Bootcamp
60 Women of Influence
eMpower & African Union
Middle East & Africa Markets UAE Awards
Regional Business Excellence
Certified Speaker
Women Leadership Program (WLP) Congress
Trusted By
Collaborating with leading institutions
Lilian’s ventures work alongside, and are trusted by, some of the region’s most respected financial and corporate institutions.
Beyond Business
Mentor. Speaker. Advocate.
Beyond her executive roles, Lilian is a passionate mentor, international speaker, and advocate for women and youth empowerment. Her voice continues to influence leadership, entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, and sustainable tourism conversations across global platforms.
Deeply grounded in family values, she credits her family for keeping her grounded, shaping her sense of responsibility, and reminding her why she builds businesses that are sustainable and people-centred.
She stands as living proof that when vision, purpose, and courage converge, global impact is not only possible — it is inevitable.
Speaking & EngagementsLet’s Build
Something Bold
Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, strategic advisor, or collaborative partner — Lilian is ready.