Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Liliane da Cruz is breaking boundaries as her work transforms industries and bridges continents. Born in Portugal with Cape Verdean roots and now based in France, Liliane thrives as a multicultural powerhouse fluent in French, English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Her career spans nearly two decades of innovation in global business development, event management, and diversity advocacy.
Liliane’s name is synonymous with success in international trade events. She has orchestrated iconic platforms such as MIPTV, MIPCOM, MIPIM, and the SICA audiovisual content market in Côte d’Ivoire, helping connect companies, industries, and nations. Through her consultancy, Indicium Consulting, founded in 2022, she empowers organisations to create impactful trade events, scale their influence, and elevate African industries to international prominence.
Her influence extends beyond business. As co-founder of Diversify TV, she has championed equitable representation in media, and her work with Black Excellence Global and the Humanity Summit continues to celebrate inclusion, leadership, and meaningful dialogue. Her passion for teaching future leaders shines through her lectures at EDC Business School, where she shares insights on navigating global markets.
Liliane’s ability to blend creativity with strategy, her infectious humour, and her unwavering commitment to progress make her a true inspiration. From driving DEI initiatives to mentoring the next generation, she exemplifies leadership worthy of emulation.
Pride Magazine Nigeria celebrates Liliane’s dedication to creating a lasting global impact.