Member of the Nigerian University of Technology
and Management (NUTM) Governing Board, Dr. Omobola Johnson has been appointed
Chair, Board of Directors, Guinness Nigeria Plc., one of Africa‘s leading beverage companies.
Dr. Johnson will “provide leadership and
valuable perspectives to enable the company to sustain the execution of its
unique strategy, drive profitability, and enhance value for its
stakeholders” in her role as Board Chair. The appointment takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Dr. Johnson previously served on
the Board of
Guinness Nigeria Plc as an independent non-executive director and Chair of the Finance, Audit, and
Risk Committee.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Dr.
Johnson serves as a member of the NUTM Governing Board, contributing to charting
the Institution’s strategic direction.
She has worked in both the private and public sectors and was Nigeria’s first
Minister of Communication Technology.