Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the appointment of Uzo Oshogwe as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), effective January 1, 2025.
She now succeeds Mrs. Dupe Olusola, who served as the MD/CEO until her recent exit. Recall that Dupe Olusola was appointed as the MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, effective March 25, 2020. She was then the Group Head of Marketing at United Bank for Africa Plc.
Uzo Oshogwe, currently the MD/CEO of Afriland Properties Ltd, brings a wealth of experience to her new role at Transcorp Hotels. She is also very popular on social media, using her page and influence to inspire thousands of followers.
Her professional journey spans over 30 years of experience, including leadership roles at top organisations like Ford Motors, UK, J. Sainsbury’ Plc, UK, Accenture, UK, and UBA PLC/UBA Properties Ltd which evolved to become Afriland Properties Plc.
Mrs. Oshogwe’s academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Ambrose Alli University, Edo State, a Master’s degree in Information Systems Design from the University of Westminster, London, and a Real Estate Management certificate from Harvard Business School.
She is also an AMP-certified executive from Lagos Business School and IESE Barcelona, a RICS accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator, a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administrators. Uzo is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD).