Transcorp Hotels Appoints Awele Elumelu As Board Chair

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality arm of Transnational Corporation Plc, has announced the forthcoming appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Awele Vivien Elumelu as the new Chair of the company, effective January 1, 2026.

This change comes as Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, the current Chair, will retire on the same date.

Dr. Elumelu brings a wealth of leadership experience across various sectors, including healthcare, insurance, corporate governance, and philanthropy. She currently serves as the Chair of Avon Healthcare Limited, the leading health insurance provider in Nigeria, and oversees Avon Medical Practice, a rapidly expanding network of hospitals and clinics.

Additionally, she chairs Heirs Insurance Brokers and is a founding Director of Heirs Holdings Limited.

She is a medical doctor with an MBBS from the University of Benin and clinical experience in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Dr. Elumelu’s medical training has been complemented with world-class executive education from notable institutions, including Harvard Business School, IMD Switzerland, and the London School of Economics. Dr. Elumelu’s commitment to social impact is demonstrated through her role as Trustee and Co-Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering young entrepreneurs.

Through the Foundation, she has been instrumental in driving gender inclusion and supporting over 24,000 young African men and women with seed capital, training, and mentorship.

Reacting to the appointment, the Group Chair of Transcorp Group, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Awele Elumelu as the Board Chair of Transcorp Hotels. Her distinguished track record perfectly aligns with our ambition to redefine hospitality through innovation, wellness integration, and responsible business practices. Her strategic insight will be invaluable, as we continue to elevate guest experiences and deliver sustainable value to all stakeholders.”