Bella Disu stands at the intersection of business leadership, creativity, and social impact, a woman whose career reflects Nigeria’s evolving story of innovation and excellence. With two decades of experience across multiple industries, she has carved out a legacy as a corporate strategist, arts patron, and advocate for human development.
Her professional journey began in 2004 at Globacom, where she now serves as Executive Vice Chairman, helping to steer one of Africa’s largest telecommunications firms. Beyond telecoms, she leads as CEO of Cobblestone Properties and Estates Limited, a company redefining real estate standards through iconic projects such as Sisi Paris, Ile Oja Shopping Malls, and the Alliance Française Mike Adenuga Centre, inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018.
Her influence extends to boardrooms across sectors, including Chairman of Abumet Nigeria Limited, a glass and aluminum manufacturing firm, and Non-Executive Director at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where she also chairs the Strategy Committee. Her leadership emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
Bella Disu
Academically grounded with degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Northeastern University, and Imperial College London, Bella complements her intellect with a deep sense of service. Through the Bella Disu Foundation, she supports education, healthcare, and social welfare initiatives, collaborating with institutions such as LUTH and the International Women’s Society. In 2024, she launched SheGlows, a mentorship and leadership initiative for women at Globacom.
A lover of the arts and recipient of France’s Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Bella champions cultural exchange and creativity. Her children’s book, Soso and The Kako Leaf, earned international praise, further revealing her multi-dimensional spirit.
Elegant, visionary, and purpose-driven, Bella Disu embodies the renaissance of Nigerian leadership; grounded in heritage, yet boldly global.
