Cecilia Akintomide is a distinguished leader in development finance, corporate governance, and strategy, currently serving as chairperson of the United Nations’ Sanitation and Hygiene Fund. With extensive experience across global organizations, she sits on the boards of prominent companies in finance, engineering, and innovation, and has held senior roles at the African Development Bank and Ecobank Transnational. A passionate advocate for women’s economic empowerment and sustainable development in Africa, Cecilia has been recognized with prestigious honors, including Nigeria's national award of Officer of the Order of the Niger, or OON.