| © 2011 Idea Builders Initiative Registered Nigerian Non-Government Organisation Jabita Court, Plot 136 Alake-Onile Ere Crescent Gbagada Phase II Lagos State NIGERIA Charity Registration No. 31425 |
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| NOVEMBER 12TH 2011 |
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| Welcome Address: GLORIA ESSIEN-DANNER |
(MPN) and General Manager in charge of Public & Government Affairs. She is a graduate of
Microbiology from the University of Ife (1975) and holds a Master of Science Degree in
Microbiology from the University of Reading, UK (1980).
Mrs. Essien-Danner has over 28 years experience in the Oil and Gas industry and has made
immense contributions to the industry, particularly in the areas of Safety & Environmental
sustainability and Public Affairs. Her commitment and exemplary contributions have attracted
commendations from many in the oil and gas industry, both in Nigeria and abroad. Mrs.
Essien-Danner started her career at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in
1981 and spent 10 years, rising to the position of Asst. Chief Environmental Officer.
In 1991 she joined the Environmental Affairs Department at MPN and has served in various
capacities in ExxonMobil’s operations in Nigeria and abroad. In 1997 and 1999 she was on
work assignments in the Safety, Health and Environment department of ExxonMobil affiliates
in New Orleans, USA and London, UK respectively. In 2001 Mrs. Essien-Danner was appointed
General Manager Safety, Health and Environment at MPN and in 2006 she was appointed the
first female executive director in MPN, a position she holds to date.
Mrs. Essien-Danner has been involved in community development projects in several local
government areas in Akwa Ibom State, both in official and personal capacities. She is married
to Greene Danner and is blessed with children. She is a committed Christian, loves reading
and has a passion for people development.
Microbiology from the University of Ife (1975) and holds a Master of Science Degree in
Microbiology from the University of Reading, UK (1980).
Mrs. Essien-Danner has over 28 years experience in the Oil and Gas industry and has made
immense contributions to the industry, particularly in the areas of Safety & Environmental
sustainability and Public Affairs. Her commitment and exemplary contributions have attracted
commendations from many in the oil and gas industry, both in Nigeria and abroad. Mrs.
Essien-Danner started her career at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in
1981 and spent 10 years, rising to the position of Asst. Chief Environmental Officer.
In 1991 she joined the Environmental Affairs Department at MPN and has served in various
capacities in ExxonMobil’s operations in Nigeria and abroad. In 1997 and 1999 she was on
work assignments in the Safety, Health and Environment department of ExxonMobil affiliates
in New Orleans, USA and London, UK respectively. In 2001 Mrs. Essien-Danner was appointed
General Manager Safety, Health and Environment at MPN and in 2006 she was appointed the
first female executive director in MPN, a position she holds to date.
Mrs. Essien-Danner has been involved in community development projects in several local
government areas in Akwa Ibom State, both in official and personal capacities. She is married
to Greene Danner and is blessed with children. She is a committed Christian, loves reading
and has a passion for people development.
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| Event Plenary: MARTIN WOOLNOUGH |
"Martin has been working with women in his teams since he was an 18 year old Supermarket
Manager in the UK. His work experience is truly broad. After his 7 years in Retailing back in the
70's and early 80's he later joined Nestle in Australia as a Sales Representative in 1983 and has
Today he is MD for Nestle Nigeria PLC. Not only is Nestle a great company genuinely committed
to Gender Equity, but through his broad management experience in about 20 countries all over
the world, Martin comes with a great deal of practical experience and understanding of what it
takes for women to 'get ahead' in what (let's face it) could often be well described as a 'man's
world."
He has worked extensively throughout Asia from China to the former Soviet countries of Central
Asia, also in the Middle East, Africa (including South Africa) as well as Head Office, Switzerland
plus Turkey and even Canada. He also serves on the executive committees of ICC-Nigeria,
NECA and MAN and is well known as a leader with great passion, a contributor and loves making
change.
Manager in the UK. His work experience is truly broad. After his 7 years in Retailing back in the
70's and early 80's he later joined Nestle in Australia as a Sales Representative in 1983 and has
Today he is MD for Nestle Nigeria PLC. Not only is Nestle a great company genuinely committed
to Gender Equity, but through his broad management experience in about 20 countries all over
the world, Martin comes with a great deal of practical experience and understanding of what it
takes for women to 'get ahead' in what (let's face it) could often be well described as a 'man's
world."
He has worked extensively throughout Asia from China to the former Soviet countries of Central
Asia, also in the Middle East, Africa (including South Africa) as well as Head Office, Switzerland
plus Turkey and even Canada. He also serves on the executive committees of ICC-Nigeria,
NECA and MAN and is well known as a leader with great passion, a contributor and loves making
change.
| 2011 |
| 12th |