Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has announced the appointment of Dr. Mrs. Awele Elumelu, as chair of the company, effective January 01, 2026.
Dr. Elumelu's appointment follows the retirement of the current Chair, Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, with effect from January 01, 2026.
A statement by the company on Tuesday said Elumelu brings exceptional leadership experience across healthcare, insurance, corporate governance, and philanthropy. She is the Chair of Avon Healthcare Limited Avon HMO, Nigeria's leading health insurance provider, and Avon Medical Practice, a fast-growing network of hospitals and clinics. She also 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 institutions including Harvard Business School, IMD Switzerland, and the London School of Economics.
