VFD Group Plc, a sector-agnostic proprietary investment company publicly traded on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective 25 October 2023, subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s next Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Ms. Rashida Saleh and Ms. Nneka Okekearu to its distinguished leadership team. These appointments underscore VFD Group’s commitment to enhancing corporate governance and consolidating its strategic direction.
Rashida Saleh has over 25 years of experience as a human resources, treasury, and contract management professional, 15 of which were spent in senior management roles in financial and oil and gas services. Treasury management, contract management, human resource management, strategic planning, operations, and change management are among her primary competencies.
Nneka Okekearu is a well-known creative and energetic leader who has demonstrated success in managing catalytic programs on financial inclusion, company development, highly complicated client interactions, and audits. She has almost two decades of experience in the creation and administration of SMEs.
“We are delighted to have Ms. Rashida Saleh and Ms. Nneka Okekearu join the board,” said Nonso Okpala, GMD/ CEO. “Both Rashida and Nneka have impressive track records of success, and we are confident that their insights and guidance will be invaluable to our company as we continue to grow and expand.”
VFD Group looks forward to a bright future with the valuable thoughts and leadership of both new Directors. Their appointments will strengthen the company’s ability to succeed in today’s complex business environment.
