Head of Growth and People
OnBuddy
Ruke Toje is a technology and innovation professional working at the intersection of AI enabled product development, workforce strategy, and large-scale digital systems. Her work focuses on addressing the human, organisational, and product challenges that shape the successful deployment of AI in businesses with over eight years of experience across the US, EMEA, and APAC regions.
She has supported over 10 startups and entrepreneurs in navigating AI adoption, skills transformation, and cross-functional delivery, collaborating closely with engineers, product teams, and operational leaders. Her background spans product management, digital innovation, HR and technical recruitment, giving her a practical understanding of the workforce pipelines and product bottlenecks that impact AI driven solution optimisation.
Ruky holds a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from the University of Surrey and is a certified Strategic Workforce Planner and Scrum Master. She is particularly interested in how organisations can strengthen AI readiness, bridge skills gaps, and embed intelligent systems into critical infrastructure without disrupting operational resilience.