An accomplished leader in the fields of diplomacy, education, and banking, Dr. Modupe Irele currently serves as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary with concurrent accreditation to Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. She was previously Nigeria’s Ambassador to France and Monaco, the first woman to hold this position. In these high-visibility roles cutting across several countries in Europe, Dr. Irele is recognised for her strong leadership and interpersonal skills particularly in managing complex situations. During her tenure, she has successfully established business networks to strengthen bilateral relationships notably through the organisation of high-level business conferences and cultural events. Dr. Irele also has over 25 years of international multisectoral experience in corporate governance, executive management, and academia gained in Nigeria and the US.