Patricia Obo-Nai facts for kids

Patricia Obo-Nai is a talented engineer from Ghana. She made history by becoming the first Ghanaian to lead Vodafone Ghana as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She started this important role on April 1, 2019. Patricia is also a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers and part of Vodafone's main leadership team. In May 2021, she was recognized as one of the top 50 most influential female leaders in Africa.

Patricia Obo-Nai's Education Journey

Patricia Obo-Nai began her schooling at Bishop Bowers School. For her high school education, she attended St Roses Senior High (Akwatia) and later the Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School.

University Studies

She continued her studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). There, she earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. This field focuses on designing and building electrical systems.

Advanced Degrees

Patricia also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Ghana. An MBA helps people learn about business management. She also completed special executive education programs. These were at the Kellogg School of Management in the United States and INSEAD in France. These programs helped her gain advanced business skills.

Patricia Obo-Nai's Career Path

Patricia Obo-Nai has worked in the world of information technology and telecommunications since 1997. This means she has been involved with computers, networks, and phones for a long time.

Early Career

Before joining Vodafone, she worked for Millicom Ghana Limited. This company operates Tigo, another mobile network. She worked there for 14 years, gaining lots of experience.

Joining Vodafone

In 2011, Patricia moved to Vodafone Ghana. She started as the Chief Technology Officer. This role meant she was in charge of all the technology used by Vodafone. She was also part of the company's main leadership team. Later, she was promoted to Director of Fixed Business and Customer Operations. This role involved managing Vodafone's home internet and customer service.

Becoming CEO

In 2019, Patricia Obo-Nai was appointed as the CEO of Vodafone Ghana. This made her the first Ghanaian to hold this top position. Her leadership has been very important for the company.

Board Memberships

Patricia also serves on several important boards. These include:

• An advisory council member for the West African STEM Hub. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
• An advisory member of the Global Young Academy.
• A board member of the KNUST Foundation.
• A member of the Ghana Institute of Engineers.
• A member of the Executive Women Network.

These roles show her commitment to helping others and supporting education.

Awards and Recognitions

Patricia Obo-Nai has received many awards for her excellent work. These awards celebrate her achievements in technology and leadership.

Key Awards and Honors

• 2012: Best Female Technologist Award at the Ghana Telecom Awards.
• 2017: Distinguished Alumnus from the College of Engineering at KNUST. This award recognized her as a successful former student.
• 2018: Listed as one of the 100 most inspiring women leaders in Vodafone globally.
• 2019: Won the Presec "Odade3" Honorary Torch Award.
• 2020: Ghana Women of Excellence Awards.
• 2020: National Communications Awards Telecommunications Personality of the Year.
• 2020: Sustainability and Social Impact (SSI) Awards STEM Leadership Award.
• 2020: Ghana Information Technology and Telecom Awards (GITTA) Telecom CEO of the Year.
• 2020: Young Professional Role Model in Women Executive Leadership Award.
• 2021: Women Leadership Excellence Award at Ghana CEO’s Network Summit.
• 2021: Africa’s Most Respected CEO Awards in the continent’s Telecommunications Industry.
• 2022: Marketing Woman of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) Annual National Awards.

Patricia Obo-Nai's Family Life

Patricia Obo-Nai is married and has three children.