PATRICIA OBOZUWA, Steering Nigeria’s Global Reputation Project
Patricia Obozuwa is the Managing Director of the Nigeria Global Reputation Management Project, the country’s official initiative dedicated to shaping and projecting a powerful, positive, and unified image of Nigeria globally. Prior to that, she was the Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Africa at The Coca-Cola Company appointed in December 2020. There, she led a team responsible for government affairs, thought leadership, sustainability, media relations, and corporate communications for the company across the African continent. Prior to her role at Coca-Cola, she was the Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer for GE Africa – a position she started in April 2012 when she built the communications and public affairs function. Prior to joining GE, she was Head, External Relations, Nigeria and Corporate Communication Leader, Sub-Saharan Africa at Procter & Gamble (P&G). Before joining P&G in 2005, Patricia was the Arts and Sponsorship Manager for the British Council in Nigeria. Patricia is a Non-Executive Director of The Water Trust (US-Headquartered Non-Profit Organization). She is also on the Advisory Council for ImpactHer, a non-profit that empowers African female entrepreneurs.