We are proud to share that Nair de Sousa, Director of Energy Sustainability at the African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA), has been named one of the 2025 Top 50 Pan-African Female Leaders in Energy. This prestigious recognition, curated by Africa Oil Week (AOW) in collaboration with the Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability, highlights her exceptional contributions to shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient energy future for Africa.
Now in its fifth year, the Top 50 Pan-African Female Leaders in Energy Power List celebrates visionary women who are leading with purpose and impact across one of Africa’s most critical sectors—energy. From policymakers and engineers to entrepreneurs and executives, these trailblazers are not only breaking barriers but also accelerating the continent’s transition to a just and inclusive energy economy.
Leading with Purpose and Power
At ACBA, Nair de Sousa has been instrumental in advancing innovative solutions that align energy development with the principles of circularity, equity, and environmental stewardship. Her leadership continues to shape strategic dialogues and collaborative actions that drive real change across communities and sectors.
This recognition is more than an accolade—it is a call-to-action to:
- Challenge the status quo in energy leadership,
- Invest in gender equity and opportunity,
- Accelerate systemic transformation for a sustainable energy future.
Celebrating Excellence, Driving Transformation
As we celebrate Nair’s inclusion in this year’s Power List, we also recommit to ACBA’s mission of empowering leaders, fostering innovation, and championing a circular and clean energy future for Africa.
We extend our congratulations to all the remarkable women recognised on the 2025 list. Your courage, brilliance, and dedication are lighting the way for generations to come.
View the Full 2025 Power List:
https://www.aowenergy.com/aow-energy-d-and-i-program/#flipbook-df_1198/1/
To every woman featured—we see you, we honour you, and we thank you.
