Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu as board chair

Transcorp Hotels Plc has appointed Awele Elumelu as chair of its board, effective January 1, 2026.

The company announced the appointment in a statement on its website on Tuesday.

Transcorp Hotels is the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) Plc.

Elumelu’s appointment follows the planned retirement of Emmanuel Nnorom as chair of the board, effective from January 1, 2026.

The company said the incoming chair brings extensive leadership experience spanning healthcare, insurance, corporate governance, and philanthropy.

Elumelu currently chairs Avon Healthcare Limited and Avon Medical Practice and also serves as chair of Heirs Insurance Brokers and a founding director of Heirs Holdings Limited.

She is a medical doctor with an MBBS from the University of Benin and has practiced clinically in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Her professional background also includes executive education from Harvard Business School, IMD Switzerland, and the London School of Economics.

Elumelu is also a trustee and co-founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which supports young African entrepreneurs through funding, training, and mentorship.

Commenting on the appointment, Tony Elumelu, group chair of Transcorp Group, said, “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,” he said

Elumelu added that her strategic insight will be invaluable, as the company continue to elevate guest experiences and deliver sustainable value to all stakeholders.