Iliana Björling

Iliana Björling has a diverse work experience, starting from 2010, with positions in various companies and organizations. Their most recent role is as the Chief Marketing Officer at Qleano since March 2022. Prior to this, they held the same position at Jumia Uganda from February 2018 to March 2022. Iliana also worked at Jumia Group as the Head of Awareness Marketing for Jumia On-Demand Services from February 2018 to May 2020.

Before joining Jumia, Iliana worked as the Expansion Manager at EatOut from April 2016 to February 2018. Iliana also has experience as the Managing Director and Owner of Kuuza Group Ltd., a company that develops online and mobile ventures for emerging markets, from May 2014 to April 2016.

In addition, Iliana was the Managing Director and Owner of YoungDrive Academy from May 2012 to 2016. Iliana also served as the Country Manager for Uganda at Global Business Labs, where they were responsible for setting up a business lab in Kampala from March 2013 to April 2014.

Earlier in their career, Iliana worked as the owner of ilianaBL from July 2008 to 2013. Iliana also had an internship at PRIA, an international center for learning and promotion of participation and democratic governance, from August 2010 to December 2010. Additionally, they served as an Assistant Adviser at Stockholm University, where they provided input and suggestions for a new masters program in Sustainable Entrepreneurship from November 2011 to February 2012.

Iliana Björling obtained their Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from Linköping University, where they studied from 2008 to 2011. Iliana then pursued their Master's degree in Management Studies at Stockholm University, completing their studies from 2011 to 2013. Prior to their university education, Iliana attended Upper Secondary Business School, Rekarnegymnasiet, from 2002 to 2005. In addition to their academic achievements, they hold a certification as a Certified Board Member from Styrelseackademien.