Valerie Bowden

Valerie Bowden is the CEO and founder of CRDLE, an award-winning outsourcing agency reshaping global hiring. NBC Named her Top 30 Women Globally. After backpacking solo across Africa and living in Ethiopia for eight years, Valerie became a fierce advocate for what many overlook: Africa is home to some of the most highly skilled, driven, and educated professionals in the world.

Today, CRDLE connects U.S. companies with high-performing professionals across Africa for roles such as cold calling, appointment setting, customer support, and virtual assistance. Over 70% of the talent hired are women.

CRDLE is proving that hiring in Africa means hiring excellence. With over 120+ team members and two Outsourcing Impact Awards, the company shows that purpose and performance go hand in hand. For businesses ready to build remote teams with impact, the message is clear: Choose Africa.