APCG CEO Honored Among “Maryland’s Top 100 Women”

Release Date: March 31, 2006

Washington, D.C. — Advanced Performance Consulting Group, Inc. (APCG) is pleased to announce that CEO Ngozi Irondi has been honored as one of "Maryland's Top 100 Women" for 2006. Established in 1996 by The Daily Record, Maryland’s business and legal newspaper, the award annually recognizes 100 women who live or work in Maryland and their efforts to make an impact in the state. Ms. Irondi was selected from among 400 candidates for her professional achievements, contributions to her community, and her active role in mentoring young business professionals.

Ms. Irondi co-founded APCG with Ms. Kimberly McCabe in 1998, seeking to serve the needs of public-sector clients for performance management, change management, strategic communications, and human capital consulting services. The firm is based in Washington, D.C.

"It's an honor to be recognized as one of Maryland's Top 100 Women," said Ms. Irondi. "I'm privileged to share my knowledge and experience with others, and provide young business professionals the opportunities for success I have enjoyed, both personally and professionally."

Ms. Irondi believes APCG has played the key role in her successful work/life balance. "Our company has been successful because of our people, our diversity, and our values. Every APCG consultant is a seasoned professional, and we’re all personally committed to excellence and uncompromising public service," she explained.

APCG serves a diverse client portfolio across the federal government, including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, Department of Commerce, and Department of Treasury. The APCG philosophy – "our customers always come first" – has made the firm 100-percent referenceable with its clients. Customer satisfaction scores from those clients consistently rate in the "exceeds expectations" category.

"Our vision for APCG was a creative, collaborative environment where team members could flourish while balancing the increasing demands of work, family, and career," said Ms. Irondi. "Today, APCG employees are living that vision. Our firm enjoys a solid reputation as a top boutique firm in change management, performance management and human capital consulting services."

Ms. Irondi is an active member of the Industry Advisory Council, Women in Technology, and Leadership Greater Washington. She serves on the board of directors for the Center for Youth in Transition, Ngwa Sisters United, and the Maranatha Adventist Fellowship. She is also a frequent and popular guest speaker during annual events celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.