Dupe Olusola is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels plc, a leading hospitality company in Nigeria. Olusola has over 21 years of corporate experience in various sectors, both domestically and internationally.
Prior to her position at Transcorp Hotels, Olusola had experience working with Bloomberg and Northern Trust in the United Kingdom before moving to Nigeria.
Olusola began her career in Nigeria at Sectrust (now Afrinvest) before moving to African Capital Alliance.
In 2008, Olusola joined the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and worked in the investment relations department. She was later seconded to Transcorp Hotel as a director of resources. From there, she was appointed to lead the agribusiness arm of Transcorp, Tetago Commodities, as the CEO and Managing Director. Her success in this role led to the company striking a deal with Coca-Cola to produce Five Alive Pulpy Orange juice, making Tetago the sole local material source for the juice.
After her successful tenure at Tetago Commodities, Olusola returned to UBA as its Group Head of Embassies, Multilaterals, and Development Organizations (EMDOs) and Global Investors Services (GIS). She was later appointed as the bank’s Group Marketing Head.
In 2020, Olusola was appointed as the CEO of Transcorp Hotel.
As the head of Transcorp Hotels, Olusola is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the company. She has played a key role in driving the growth and expansion of Transcorp Hotels, which currently operates four hotels in Nigeria and has plans to expand its portfolio in the coming years.
Under Olusola’s leadership, Transcorp Hotels has consistently been recognized as one of the top hospitality companies in Nigeria. The company has won several awards and accolades, in Nigeria and around the World.
Overall, Dupe Olusola is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the Nigerian hospitality industry, and she has played a crucial role in the success and growth of Transcorp Hotels.
Her expertise and leadership skills have helped to position the company as a leading player in the Nigerian hotel and tourism sector.