Transcorp MD joins Save the Children Board

The managing director and chief executive officer of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola, has been appointed to the Save the Children, United Kingdom’s Africa Advisory Board.

She is expected to bring her wealth of experience in leadership, strategic development and community engagement to the board.

With background in business, transformation and investment, Olusola has continued to distinguish herself.

Under her leadership, Transcorp Hotels Plc has achieved impressive milestones and contributed significantly to its parent company, Transcorp Group’s purpose of improving lives and transforming Africa.

Dupe Olusola’s commitment to excellence and passion for transformative change aligns perfectly with Save the Children’s core values and objectives.

Commenting on the appointment she said, “I am honoured to join Save the Children, United Kingdom’s Africa Advisory Board. Africa’s child population will reach 1 billion by 2055, according to the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF), making it the largest child population among all continents; hence, investing in our children is not just a moral imperative but a strategic one for our future.

“Giving African children an equal opportunity to thrive will be a game changer for development in our continent. I believe that every child deserves early access to health services, education and safe water, as well as other goods and services that can maximise a child’s opportunities as an adult and end the cycle of poverty.

“We have an important task on our hands and I look forward to working alongside such a dedicated team to drive sustainable and impactful change for our children.”

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children, dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. With a presence in over 100 countries, Save the Children works to provide access to quality education, health care, protection from harm and emergency response services.