Ieva Žilionienė is the Chief Consulting Officer at NRD Companies, a global technology and consulting group advancing digital governance and infrastructure worldwide. An international expert in digitalization policy and strategy, she has advised governments across Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions on building inclusive and resilient digital ecosystems. Before joining NRD Companies, Ieva held senior positions in Lithuania’s government, where she spearheaded the country’s digital transformation agenda. She has also been an active contributor to the World Summit Awards Platform for over a decade, supporting the use of digital solutions to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2024, Politico recognized her as one of the 100 most influential women in GovTech globally.