Profile of Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, new MD Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT)

Profile: Nkechi Egerton-Idehen – MD/CEO of NIGCOMSAT

President Bola Tinubu recently unveiled the appointment of Nkechi Egerton-Idehen as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), succeeding Tukur Mohammed Lawal Funtua. The announcement was made through the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

Professional Expertise: With a remarkable career spanning over 17 years in the technology sector, Nkechi possesses a robust background in sales and sales team management across multinational corporations including Ericsson, Nokia-Siemens, and Meta. Her career trajectory has taken her across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where she has effectively collaborated with businesses striving for commercial success.

Throughout her professional journey, Nkechi has held various senior and executive-level positions, granting her significant influence over the technology industry, with a notable emphasis on the Middle East and African markets.

Academic Background: Nkechi Egerton-Idehen pursued Electronics Engineering at the University of Nigeria. Furthering her education, she completed her MBA at the University of Warwick in the UK. Additionally, she attended certifications at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management, and Colombia Business School.

Career Highlights: Nkechi commenced her career as an Engineer at Spar Aerospace Limited and later held roles as a secretary in Women in Engineering and AGIC Investment Club. She then embarked on an extensive journey with prominent organizations including Ericsson, Avanti Communications Group, Meta, Hustle Fund, Doorway Africa, Oris, and Treepz.

Her extensive work experience spans various domains such as strategy, sales, marketing, product development, brand management, new business development, relationship management, operations, and project management. Nkechi is recognized as a high-energy, dynamic leader with a consistent ability to establish clear visions, devise comprehensive strategies, build award-winning sales and marketing teams, and drive excellence in execution throughout her career.

In addition to her successful tenure as a senior executive in Fortune 500 technology companies, Nkechi is an angel investor, strategic advisor, and spokesperson. She generously shares her expertise with startups and businesses, aiding them in product and service launches, revenue generation, training and development, and the establishment of high-performing sales teams.

An accomplished author, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen penned the Amazon bestseller, “Be Fearless: Permit Yourself to Be You,” embodying her belief in embracing one’s authentic self and fearlessly pursuing success.

Nkechi’s appointment as the MD/CEO of NIGCOMSAT reflects her unwavering commitment to advancing the technology sector and contributing to the growth of the communications satellite industry in Nigeria.