Lloyd’s Register appoints new business director for Africa
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Ngozi Gwam as its new business director and senior representative for Africa.
In this role, Gwam will represent Lloyd’s Register across Africa, as he engages with clients to deliver solutions that meet complex and evolving needs. He will also lead Lloyd’s Register’s strategic growth across the region, building on his experience as business development manager (BDM) for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Since taking on the BDM role in 2018, Gwam has strengthened relationships with key clients in Nigeria, Namibia, and South Africa, and established Lloyd’s Register’s current commercial presence in Kenya and Angola. He also led the opening of the organisation’s office in Mozambique — expanding its geographical presence in Southern Africa. His efforts have contributed to revenue growth, increased client engagement, and the diversification of services in the region.
“It is an honour to undertake this new responsibility, which allows me to strategically advance our accomplishments in Sub-Saharan Africa,” says Gwam.
“My focus will be to drive scale and deliver significant impact within the continent’s Blue economy, while ensuring that LR remains recognised as a reliable and trusted partner to all stakeholders.”
Gwam has been with Lloyd’s Register since December 2013, when he joined the Aberdeen office as a project manager. He went on to serve as business manager for Nigeria, and later as innovation programme manager and project manager for North Europe.
Lloyd’s Register says this appointment highlights its continued focus on fostering deep, strategic partnerships across the African continent and reinforcing its role as a trusted partner to Africa’s maritime and energy industries.
Pictured above, a fishing boat rests on the sand in Mozambique.
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