Ibukun Awosika is an African entrepreneur, author, international leader and global culture shaper. She is the Chairman and Founder of The Chair Centre Group, a leading furniture and security systems provider in Nigeria. With a first degree in Chemistry from University of Ife and advanced degrees from various global institutions, including Lagos Business School, IESE Business School, Wharton and China European International Business School (CEIBS).  She serves as Chairman or Board member on various Corporate and non-profit boards worldwide, cutting across Education (IESE Business School, Imperial Gate Schools, Pan Atlantic University), Energy (D-Light Inc.), IT (Digital Jewels Limited), amongst others.

Over the years, she has received numerous awards locally and internationally, such as the 2020 Forbes Woman Africa Chairperson Award and the Beta Gamma Sigma 2020 Business Achievement Award. Ibukun has spoken at numerous world conferences and platforms, including the Global Leadership Summit, where she shares her knowledge on several economic, leadership and faith based topics.

Ibukun Awosika was the first Female Chairperson of Nigeria’s Premier Bank, First Bank (2016 – 2021) and has multiple expressions beyond the boardroom. She is a seasoned author and shapes culture through her active involvement in media and purposeful entertainment. She is happily married to Abiodun Awosika and they are blessed with three wonderful sons.