Olufunke Osibodu, Managing Director, Benin Electricity Distribution Company, and Former MD/CEO, Ecobank, Nigeria (Nigeria)

Funke had always known she wanted to be a banker. She went for her dream and made it big, in the process heading several positions in a number of top-notch banks. But this was not all; she also became very instrumental in the introduction of several banking innovations in Nigeria. She continues to play an important role in Nigeria’s financial sector.