Patience Dappa is a visionary leader with an exceptional track record in law, corporate governance, and strategic management. As Group Managing Director of Masters Energy Group, she has played a pivotal role in driving innovation, achieving operational excellence, and fostering sustainable growth across the energy, finance, and manufacturing sectors.
With over 30 years of professional experience and more than 15 years of dedicated service at Masters Energy Group, Patience has held several critical leadership roles. These include Group Company Secretary and Legal Adviser/Head of Legal, Group Head of Human Resources, and Group Chief Operating Officer. Since her appointment as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in 2019, she has demonstrated strategic foresight, delivering innovative solutions, streamlining operations, and navigating complex business challenges with resilience and integrity. As the current Chairman of JUHI 2, she continues to exhibit strong leadership and strategic vision.
Patience is deeply committed to lifelong learning and professional development. She has participated in executive leadership programs at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge, the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Canada, and Lagos Business School in Nigeria. These experiences have broadened her global outlook and strengthened her dedication to excellence in leadership.
Her professional affiliations underscore her expertise and standing in the industry. She is a Chartered Arbitrator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), as well as the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD). She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management Administration.
Patience’s career is defined by her unwavering integrity, professionalism, and commitment to innovative leadership. Her ability to inspire and empower those around her, coupled with her transformative approach to challenges, continues to drive significant impacts in every area she engages.