About
Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien represents Africa on the International Sustainability Standards Board of the IFRS Foundation, contributing to the development of global sustainability and climate-related financial disclosure standards. She brings over 30 years of experience in sustainable finance and development across private, public, and nonprofit sectors in Africa, including roles as Group Chief Sustainability and Governance Officer at Dangote Industries Limited and founder of Growing Businesses Foundation, where she has partnered with multinational corporations on social and environmental initiatives. She holds a PhD in Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainability from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics, and has taught at Lagos Business School and Darmstadt University.
Experience
- IFRS FoundationMember (Africa Rep), International Sustainability Standards Boardcurrent2022 — presentFrankfurt am Main, Germany
- The Club of RomeFull Membercurrent2020 — present
- The Club of RomeMember & Executive Committee2020 — 2023
- Growing Businesses FoundationFoundercurrent1999 — present
- Growing Businesses FoundationPresident/Founder & Chair1999 — 2022
- ToronetCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentGeneva, Switzerland
- AfriKairos GmbHCo-FounderGermany
- RisingTideAfricaCo-Foundercurrent2016 — present
- ACCAChair, Corporate Governance & Sustainability Sub-Committee, Africa Advocacy Program2021 — 2022
- Boost TechnologyChair & Co-founder2020 — 2022
- AfriKairos GmbHChair & Co-Founder2020 — 2022Germany
- Circular Economy Innovation PartnershipFounder2020 — 2022
- Circular Economy Innovation PartnershipFounder & Chair2020 — 2022
- University of Tuebingen, Weltethos Institut Research Group on Finance & EconomyCo-Chair of the Research Board (non-executive)2020 — 2022Germany
- Private Sector Advisory Group NigeriaFounding Co-Chair2017 — 2022Nigeria
- The University of EdinburghFellow, Scaling Business in Africa (SBIA)2020 — 2022
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)Stakeholder Council Member2019 — 2022Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Nigerian Integrated Reporting CommitteeFounding Member2019 — 2022Nigeria
- Interswitch GroupFounding Shareholder & Non-Executive Director, Interswitch Financial Inclusion Services2014 — 2022Lagos State, Nigeria
- Interswitch GroupShareholder and Founding CEO, Interswitch Financial Inclusion Services2014 — 2015Lagos State, Nigeria
- Dangote Industries LimitedGroup Chief, Sustainability & Governance2017 — 2020Nigeria, Africa
- IFC - International Finance CorporationNominee Director2012 — 2019Nigeria
- Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic UniversitySenior Lecturer: Ethics, Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability2016 — 2017lagos
- Strategy & Execution Consulting LimitedFounder/CEO2008 — 2017Nigeria
- Nigerian Communications CommissionDirector, Strategy & Monitoring/ Head of the CEO's Office2006 — 2007Abuja
- Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic UniversitySenior Lecturer, Business Ethics2004Nigeria
- Afrinvest West AfricaVice President, SecTrust Asset Management1998 — 1999Nigeria
- FSDH Asset ManagementBusiness Development/Credit & Investment Management Officer (formerly FSDH Ltd)1994 — 1997
Education
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Bachelor of Science (BSc): Economics, International Relations1991 — 1994
- Goethe University FrankfurtDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ethics2003 — 2006
- The Wharton SchoolAdvanced Management Program, Executive Education2016
Skills & more
Financial AnalysisBusiness AnalysisStakeholder Engagement4Sustainability9Public Sector Consulting6Synergies3Leadership Mentoring3Coaching & Mentoring2Strategic Negotiations1Strategic Partnerships2Board Governance3Business Strategy4
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Problem SolvingStrategyMotivational SpeakingCreative Problem SolvingCollaborative Problem SolvingCross-cultural Communication SkillsFrom Ndidi's professional profile.
Colleagues at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Abimbola Onakomaiya
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Abiola Sanni
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adanma Onuegbu
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adejoke Odocha
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Ademidun Edosomwan
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adenike Ogunlesi
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Aisha Raji
Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ndidi Nnoli Edozien?
- Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien represents Africa on the International Sustainability Standards Board of the IFRS Foundation, contributing to the development of global sustainability and climate-related financial disclosure standards. She brings over 30 years of experience in sustainable finance and development across private, public, and nonprofit sectors in Africa, including roles as Group Chief Sustainability and Governance Officer at Dangote Industries Limited and founder of Growing Businesses Foundation, where she has partnered with multinational corporations on social and environmental initiatives. She holds a PhD in Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainability from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics, and has taught at Lagos Business School and Darmstadt University.
- Where does Ndidi Nnoli Edozien work?
- Ndidi Nnoli Edozien is at Rising Tide Africa (RTA).
- Where did Ndidi Nnoli Edozien go to school?
- Ndidi Nnoli Edozien studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Bachelor of Science (BSc): Economics, International Relations); Goethe University Frankfurt (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ethics); The Wharton School (Advanced Management Program, Executive Education).
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) mafia133
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International Finance Corporation mafia8
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Goethe University Frankfurt mafia5
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Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Club of Rome2
Also worked at RisingTideAfrica6
Eghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersBankole OlusinaInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Damilola ThompsonInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Ivana I. OsagieInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Olanike JagunInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Yemi KeriInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)
