Transcorp Hotels Plc Appoints Uzo Oshogwe as MD/CEO, Succeeding Dupe Olusola

Transcorp Hotels Plc (THP) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Uzo Oshogwe as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025.

Mrs. Oshogwe brings a wealth of experience, currently serving as the MD/CEO of Afriland Properties Ltd, a leading property management, investment, and development company in Nigeria. With over 30 years of professional expertise, she has held notable leadership roles at United Bank for Africa Plc and Accenture UK.

She holds a BSc. in Chemistry from Ambrose Alli University, Edo State, an MSc in Information Systems Design from the University of Westminster, London and a professional certificate in Real Estate Management from Harvard Business School, USA. She is an RICS accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants. She is an Alumna of the Lagos Business School and IESE, Spain having attended the Advanced Management Programme (AMP) and Chief Executive Programme of the institutions.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, Chairman of Board Directors of the Company said “Uzo Oshogwe’s exceptional leadership skills and extensive experience in driving organisational growth make her the right person to continue building on Dupe Olusola’s remarkable achievements at Transcorp Hotels PIc. Her expertise aligns perfectly with our vision to create value and deliver excellence in the hospitality industry.”