Siemens Nigeria Appoints First Indigenous Female CEO

November 20, 2014 Felicia Omari Ochelle Careers & Education, Leadership

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VENTURES AFRICA – Siemens Nigeria, a unit of multinational technology firm Siemens, has appointed Mrs. Onyeche Tifase as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment makes her the company’s first female and indigenous head.
Onyeche takes over from former CEO, Michael Lakota. She will be tasked with deepening the German company’s reach across Africa’s largest economy.
With Nigeria’s high demand for integrated technology and medical diagnostics equipment, Onyeche’s ability to maintain Siemens position as a leading production industry is paramount.
In a congratulatory message to Mrs Onyeche Tifase, the M.D of Ese-Tech Nig. Ltd, Engr. Femi Ayeni expressed joy concerning the news, saying her appointment comes as no surprise to those acquainted with her work. He also wished her the best in her endeavours, pointing out that such a position is tasking.
“Although such position comes with tremendous responsibilities, we have implicit confidence in your vision and ability to get the job done against the most formidable as evidenced in your track record.” Engr. Femi Ayeni.