Engr. Tombari Emeka-Duruzor is a dynamic business leader and project management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning petroleum engineering, corporate strategy, operational excellence, and financial planning. Based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to every role she undertakes. Her ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions has earned her a reputation for driving sustainable growth and transformation across diverse sectors.

Currently serving as Director, Corporate Planning and Business Integration at CypherCrescent Limited, Tombari previously led CypherCrescent Learning & Development as Managing Director, where she provided visionary leadership in curriculum design, stakeholder engagement, and programme expansion. Her tenure as General Manager, Corporate Services, and earlier as Corporate Services Manager, saw her spearhead strategic planning, human resource development, and operational governance. Her contributions have been pivotal in shaping the company’s administrative and strategic frameworks.

Tombari’s career is marked by a series of impactful roles, including Technical Planning and Promotions Lead, and Senior Business Development Executive at CypherCrescent. Prior to this, she held positions in the United Kingdom with Lloyds Banking Group and NHS Grampian, where she supported financial advisory and project management initiatives. Her early career included leadership roles in student governance at Robert Gordon University and project administration at Havillah Nigeria Limited, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to excellence.

She holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from Robert Gordon University, Scotland, and a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt. Her academic foundation, coupled with her professional experience, reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning and development. Fluent in English, Tombari is adept at navigating complex organisational landscapes and fostering collaborative environments.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Tombari is passionate about talent development, innovation, and community impact. She is known for cultivating high-performance cultures and mentoring emerging leaders. Her strategic clarity and transformative mindset continue to make her a trusted advisor in boardroom discussions and a driving force behind business innovation. Proudly identifying as a farmer, she embodies a grounded approach to leadership that balances ambition with purpose.