The board of directors of ThistlePraxis Consulting, a leading innovative advisor for niche markets, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Olofin as Executive Director, effective February 2020.
A statement signed by Edem Andah, Board Chair, ThistlePraxis Consulting and made available to OpenLife, stated that Olofin is a thinker extraordinaire, as well as a seasoned researcher and leader. The statement added Olofin joins the consulting firm with over 10 years experience in Management positions within the corporate and non-profit sectors, creating and executing Strategy, Learning and Development solutions.
Before joining ThistlePraxis, the statement explained that Elizabeth’s professional experience spans working as
an Independent Monitor with the Growth & Employment (GEM) Project of
the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment; Part-Time Lecturer,
Entrepreneurship at Wavecrest College of Hospitality; Head, Training and
subsequently Executive Director of FATE Foundation where she provided
professional and enterprise development support for entrepreneurs.
Elizabeth is a member of Rotary Club of Lagos and also volunteers her time in
providing employability skills to students and graduates. Elizabeth has also
served as a Mentor, Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme- 2015
& 2016; Advisory Board Member, Nigeria International Technology Exhibition
& Conference and is a Member, Humanistic Management Network,
Nigeria. In line with her interest in Sustainability, she currently
serves as a Member, National Steering Committee UNDP Global Environment
Facility-Small Grants Programme (2018 – 2021).
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and a Masters in
Educational Management, all from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and is an
Alumna of the Lagos Business School (Senior Management Programme-SMP-33).
She was nominated and participated in the US Government sponsored International
Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) on NGO Management & Youth Programmes in
the United States and has a Fellowship in Leadership for Environment and
Development (LEAD).
Elizabeth has commenced her training and leadership succession and will take over
fully from Ini Abimbola, who will step down as CEO/Lead Consultant, from June
31st, 2020, after ten (10) years in her role as CEO. Ini is moving over to sit
as a member of the Board of ThistlePraxis Consulting.
Ini’s leadership has built the organization into an effective, globally
recognized and well-managed entity with integrity and a clear sense of purpose,
serving clients and partners whilst delivering tangible impact, and her steady,
committed and continued presence on the Board is integral in the next growth
phase
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