CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) - EXCEL GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP INC.
West African-born and Houston-based Kimma Wreh is a multidisciplinary leader with nearly 20 years of experience in diverse industry segments (tech, manufacturing, media and fashion).
Kimma serves as Editor-in-Chief of Excel Travel & Style Magazine, Excel TV Producer, and manages the IT infrastructure and Cybersecurity of Excel Global Media Group Inc.
As an innovative leader, Kimma has worked in the public (Harris County, TX) and private sectors (Hewlett Packard, TEKSystems at ExxonMobil, PepsiCo) flexing into in-house and agency roles to support both on-premise and cloud-based information technology environments and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
IT | CYBERSECURITY | GOVERNANCE | RISK | COMPLIANCE | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | TV PRODUCTION
In addition to a vast cybersecurity background, Wreh is the founder, designer, and creative director behind TeKay Couture (aka TeKay Designs), an award-winning international fashion label with operations in West Africa and the United States. Her designs have been showcased at the United Nations (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris France, New York Fashion Week, international bridal shows, and on celebrities around the world. Through her fashion, television and magazine work, Wreh has been recognized in Nigeria by his Royal Highness (King) Eze Polycarp Unaeze Anugwo Obaire 1.
Humanitarian work is another passion for Kimma, who has served as Founder and President of KDE Disability Africa Foundation since 2015. This 501(c)(3) organization empowers women with disabilities in Texas with a computer and fashion training school located in her native Liberia.
Education and Certifications:
- Doctor of Engineering candidate in Cybersecurity Analytics (George Washington University) Expected January 2025
- Master of Business Administration -MBA (LeTourneau University)
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems (Howard University)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP (ISC2)
- Certified Internal Auditor (Institute of Internal Auditors)
- Linux Essentials (Linux Professional Institute)
- Security+ (CompTIA)
- Network+ (CompTIA)
- Server+ (CompTIA)
