Dr. Owen D. OMOGIAFO, OON

Dr Owen D. Omogiafo, OON, is the President/Group CEO of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), a diversified conglomerate with strategic investments in the power, hospitality and energy sectors of the Nigerian economy, with a combined market capitalisation of approximately N4.51 trillion ($3.2 billion).

Under her leadership, Transcorp Group continues to play a critical role in advancing Nigeria’s energy goals, driving long-term value creation and national impact. Through its power subsidiaries, Transcorp Power Plc and Transafam Power Limited, the Group contribute about 20% of the country’s installed power generation capacity, while its energy portfolio includes oil and gas assets, OPL 281, and is operated by Transcorp Energy Limited. In hospitality, Transcorp Hotels Plc operates the iconic, multi-award-winning Transcorp Hilton Abuja, redefining the standards for excellence in African hospitality.

Dr. Owen serves on several boards, and she is the current President of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association, where she actively supports leadership development and business education. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Benin. 

She is a certified Change Manager (Prosci, USA), a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (UK), and an alumna of executive leadership programmes at Lagos Business School, IESE Business School (Spain), and IMD Business School (Switzerland).

Her contribution to the national development has earned her numerous recognitions, including the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and, most recently, the 2025 Businesswoman of the Year award at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards