Chizoba Obidigbo-Egbo is a strategic partnerships professional and entrepreneur who works with women business owners to transform their leadership capabilities and business outcomes. Obidigbo-Egbo believes that recognizing gendered knowledge—the distinct ways women process and apply information in leadership contexts—is essential for creating equitable and effective organizational frameworks.

She has managed strategic partnerships in the digital health sector, founded two businesses (April Faith Vintage and Nkali), and mentored women entrepreneurs through The Forum Canada Mentorship Program, and serves as Treasurer/Director for Halton Black Voices. Her published research includes peer-reviewed articles on economic development and small business performance.

Obidigbo-Egbo’s research interests include gendered knowledge in leadership, invisible labor recognition, and women’s authentic leadership expression.

Her current research will investigate how the recognition or non-recognition of gendered knowledge impacts women’s leadership effectiveness and career advancement in Canadian corporate and entrepreneurial contexts. This research aims to transform management practice by developing frameworks that recognize previously invisible leadership contributions, providing organizations with tools to evaluate better and develop women leaders.

Obidigbo-Egbo holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business from University of Utrecht (2015) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Relations from University of Bradford (2010).