Folio Africa has announced the appointment of Mrs. Nissi Ozigbu as its new Managing Director. With nearly two decades of experience in leading organisational transformation across global markets, Ozigbu is expected to provide strategic direction and leadership to drive Folio Africa's business objectives, growth initiatives, and operational excellence. Her expertise in bringing ambitious transformation agendas to life will be crucial in her new role.

Ozigbu's career spans multiple sectors, including her work at BSI, the international standards organisation, where she contributed to its landmark global rebrand. She also led the pioneering change team that launched BSI's first AI standard, combining standards expertise, technological innovation, and growing demand for confidence in AI safety and responsible adoption. Her experience in leading organisational transformation will be valuable in her new role at Folio Africa.

Before joining Folio Africa, Ozigbu served as the first Head of Business Transformation at National Savings and Investments (NS&I), the UK's national savings bank. She built the function from the ground up and led it through the most ambitious strategic transformation in the organisation's history. Her appointment as Managing Director of Folio Africa follows her leadership of the company's operating model transformation, strengthening governance, accountability, and coordination across the portfolio.

As Managing Director, Ozigbu will focus on growing revenue and profitability, securing strategic partnerships, and turning Folio Africa's brands, archives, intellectual property, and audiences into valuable products and services for customers. Her expertise in organisational transformation and leadership will be essential in driving the company's growth and development. The appointment brings experienced transformation leadership to Folio Africa's next phase of growth.

Ozigbu's appointment combines commercial development of Folio Africa's established assets with the capability to build and scale new businesses. Her experience in leading change teams and driving organisational transformation will be crucial in helping Folio Africa achieve its business objectives. The company congratulates Ozigbu on her appointment and looks forward to her contributions to its continued growth and development.

Folio Africa's decision to appoint Ozigbu as Managing Director reflects the company's commitment to growth and development. With her expertise in organisational transformation and leadership, Ozigbu is well-positioned to drive the company's business objectives and growth initiatives. Her appointment is expected to have a positive impact on Folio Africa's future growth and development.

The appointment of Nissi Ozigbu as Managing Director of Folio Africa is a significant development for the company. With her nearly two decades of experience in leading organisational transformation, Ozigbu is expected to play a crucial role in driving Folio Africa's growth and development. Her expertise in leadership and organisational transformation will be essential in helping the company achieve its business objectives.

Key points

  • Nissi Ozigbu has been appointed as the Managing Director of Folio Africa to drive business growth and operational excellence.
  • Ozigbu brings nearly two decades of experience in leading organisational transformation across global markets.
  • She will focus on growing revenue and profitability, securing strategic partnerships, and turning Folio Africa's assets into valuable products and services.

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