Mrs Audrey Joe-Ezigbo: A trailblazer in business and leadership
Mrs Audrey Ezigbo, the Deputy Managing Director of Falcon Corporation Limited, a prominent Nigerian energy company, has been making waves in the oil and gas industry.
With a strong educational background and extensive experience, Ezigbo has become a respected figure in the field.Ezigbo, who co-founded Falcon Corporation Limited in 1994, holds multiple Masters’ degrees in Finance, Marketing, and Business Administration from prestigious institutions such as the Lagos Business School, University of Nigeria, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
She has also earned executive certifications in Management, Leadership, and Governance from renowned institutions like Harvard Business School, IE Business School, IESE Business School, and the WIMBOARD Institute.In addition to her impressive academic achievements, Ezigbo has held significant leadership positions.
She recently completed her term as the President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), the leading organization representing businesses and professionals in the Nigerian gas industry. Ezigbo made history as the first woman to hold this position in the association’s 22-year history.
She continues to contribute to the NGA as an ex-Officio member of the council.As an expert in the energy sector, Ezigbo is a Fellow of the Energy Institute UK (FEI), a prestigious global organization for energy professionals. She is also a founding member of the Women in Energy Network (WiEN) and serves on the WiEN Gas Subcommittee.
Ezigbo is a member and global role model for Women in LPG (WiNLPG) Nigeria chapter and is actively involved in the Nigeria Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) NCCF Diversity Sectoral Working Group.
Ezigbo’s influence extends beyond her professional roles. She sits on the Advisory Board of the Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University, and the Advisory Board of the Enterprise Development Center (EDC) at the Pan Atlantic University.
Additionally, she is a member of the Executive Council of Women in Management, Business & Public Service (WIMBIZ).With her extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication to the energy industry, Audrey Ezigbo continues to make significant contributions and inspire others in her field.).
Audrey is also the immediate past Chairperson, Wimbiz Capital Committee (WIMCAP) and immediate past Chairperson, Wimbiz Programs & Membership Committee. She is a Board Mentor with the WIMBOARD Institute, a WIMBIZ platform which equips women in senior and executive management positions with the skills required to effectively serve on corporate Boards. She is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD).
Audrey is a Certified Transformative Coach and member of the International Coach Federation (Global and Nigeria chapters). She is the Founder and Promoter of The Barnabas Widows Empowerment Foundation and the Founder & Promoter of The Double Impact Platform, a business training and relationship building foundation for Entrepreneurial Couples in business together.
Audrey is a speaker on various international platforms, including TEDx. A transformational business leader, she has won several awards for her contributions to building entrepreneurial capacity in the industry and Nigeria at large, including the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year West Africa 2014 Award and the Lagos Business School (Pan Atlantic University) Distinguished Alumni Award 2018.
She is a prolific writer, blogger, and author with four published books. She was recognized as one of Leading Ladies Africa 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria 2019 and listed on the 2021 PowerWoman 100 list in the Oil & Gas category.
Mrs Audrey is NewsDirect’s Thriving Woman of the Week.
