Former Ambassador, Chairman of the Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC), Member of the National Council of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)

Ambassador Segun Apata served for over three decades in the Nigerian Diplomatic Service. Since his retirement, he has chaired and/or served as a member on a number of High-Level Panels, Fora, and Committees. He is the current Chairman of the Coca-Cola Bottler in Nigeria, Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC) and a member of the National Council of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).

Ambassador Apata’s commitment to fostering African development and promoting a business-friendly environment, combating illicit financial flows in Africa, and fostering sustainable institutions across the continent have further led him to serve on the board of a number of advisory and charitable organizations. He previously chaired the board of the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation and currently serves on the Board of Global Financial Integrity (GFI), as well as the GFI Africa Advisory Group. Ambassador Apata is also a member of the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa chaired by former President Thabo Mbeki.