Mrs. Ibukun Awosika

Ibukun Awosika is a trailblazing African entrepreneur, author and global leader renowned for her impact in business, governance, and advocacy.

As Founder of The Chair Centre Group and Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy, she has driven entrepreneurial excellence and leadership development for decades. She has chaired and served on corporate and non-profit boards across sectors like Education, Energy, IT, Retail, Manufacturing and Financial Services, including as the first Female Chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria and first Chairperson of the Nigerian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing. She also leads/serves several global initiatives, including the UK G7 Impact Taskforce, the Global

Steering Group for Impact Investing (GSGI), 2X Global and IFVI (International Foundation for Valuing Impact. A passionate advocate for women’s leadership, she co-founded Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) and is the Convener of The International Woman Leadership Conference in Dubai. Her accolades include the IWEC Award, the International Friendship Award from the Queen of Spain, and the Forbes Woman Africa Chairperson Award. A fellow of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, she holds 4 Honorary Doctorates and continues to inspire through her Governance, Advocacy, and Leadership