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Press Release: Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Funmi Ogbue Newest Member of Prestigious Women’s Business Organization



The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a peer advisory group for million dollar plus women-led companies, is proud to announce Funmi Ogbue (Mrs), the Managing Director Zigma Limited as the newest member of the Member-at-Large Chapter of the WPO.

 

“I am very pleased to welcome Funmi to the WPO,” said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., WPO President and Founder. “As a peer advisory organization for women business leaders of multi-million dollar companies, WPO membership is highly selective. Funmi’s membership in the WPO is a testament to her incredible success in business.”

 

Funmi is the founder and Managing Director of Zigma, an indigenous oil and gas services company.

 

“I joined WPO so as to connect to a global network of incredible women who have singlehandedly built amazing brands and joining WPO has been one of the defining moments for my business,” said Funmi who is also the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s leading consulting firm Jake Riley and non-profit military-focused organization Support Our Troops.

"Being a part of the network and listening to all of the success stories of other women have impacted positively on my businesses," Funmi further said.

 

“We could not be more excited to have Funmi join the Member-at-Large Chapter of the WPO,” said Member-at-Large Chapter Chair. “Through confidential and collaborative peer learning groups, WPO members learn new strategies for taking their businesses to the next level.”

 

Requirements for membership to the WPO include annual revenue of at least $2 million ($1 million for service-based companies) and an ownership interest in the company. For more information about membership to the WPO, contact Tomi Jane DeTorres, Membership and Chair Coordinator, at tomijane@womenpresidentsorg.com.

 


About the Women Presidents’ Organization

The WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting women who own multi-million dollar companies.  In monthly meetings across six continents, chapters of 20 women presidents from diverse industries invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential setting. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit www.womenpresidentsorg.com.  Follow us on Twitter @womenpresidents. Like us on Facebook at Women Presidents’ Organization.

 

 

Comments

Anonymous said…
Congratulations! Women are pulling the weight!
July 13, 2020 at 5:26 PM
Millicent Adanne Eze said…
Congratulations Funmi. Women are indeed making tremendous impact in this generation, despite all odds.
So encouraging!!!
July 13, 2020 at 6:22 PM
Lillian said…
Oh wow! Very inspiring!...May God give us grace too ooo
July 14, 2020 at 9:50 AM
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