The Board of Directors of the Nigeria LNG on Thursday announced the appointment of Dr. Sophia Horsfall as the new General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development.
Horsfall who, until her appointment was the Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, would succeed Andy Odeh, who retired from the company on November 1, 2024.
Horsfall recognized for her versatility and expertise in finance, human resources, and corporate communications fields brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas sector to the office.
Her distinguished career at NLNG is marked by numerous accomplishments, including serving as the company’s first HR Manager in Business Partnering and leading as the inaugural Chief of Staff for the COVID-19 Crisis Management Team.
She began her managerial tenure as Manager of Manpower Planning and Resourcing and most recently held the position of Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs.
A statement by the company said Dr. Horsfall is highly credentialed, holding fellowships and memberships in esteemed professional organisations, such as the Chartered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (AMCIPM), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (AMNIPR), and the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (mCIOD).
She has enriched her professional development through participation in management programmes at Lagos Business School, INSEAD, the University of Cambridge, and SDA Bocconi.
Academically, Dr. Horsfall who earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Lagos, also holds an MBA from Imperial College London, a Diploma in Strategy and Innovation, and an MSc in Major Programme Management from the University of Oxford.
Known for her focus on corporate transformation and talent development, Dr. Horsfall brings her international experience into her new role as the company spokesperson and chief reputation manager.
