Seton’s recognition marks another milestone in her business career and underscores the expanding role of African women in sectors historically dominated by men, specifically civil engineering, heavy construction, and large-scale investment.
CAIRO, Egypt — Madam Jodie Marian Reid Seton, Chief Executive Officer of the Liberian-owned firm Solid Rock Investment Company, has been honored with the prestigious Social Impact Award at the Global Entrepreneur Festival (GEF) held in Cairo, Egypt.
By Christopher C. Walker, [email protected]
The international award, presented on November 8, 2026, before a gathering of global business executives, investors, and innovators, recognizes Seton’s leadership in business development, infrastructure investment, and economic empowerment.
According to festival organizers, the award highlights her efforts in using private enterprise to expand economic opportunities, strengthen infrastructure, generate local employment, and drive sustainable community development.
Seton’s recognition marks another milestone in her business career and underscores the expanding role of African women in sectors historically dominated by men specifically civil engineering, heavy construction, and large-scale investment.
A Track Record in Infrastructure Development
Under Seton’s leadership, Solid Rock Investment has grown into a major indigenous Liberian enterprise offering road construction, vertical building construction, heavy-duty equipment rentals, and general infrastructure services.
Over the past decade, the firm has partnered with the Liberian government and international development organizations on critical national road rehabilitation and connectivity projects.
Key engagements in Solid Rock Investment’s portfolio include Buchanan–Nyafuah Town Road Project: Awarded by the Ministry of Public Works in December 2012 to improve coastal road access.
Liberia-Swedish Feeder Road Project: Targeted interventions focused on expanding rural road connectivity to boost farm-to-market access for agricultural communities.
USAID Liberia Roads and Vertical Structures Program: Key infrastructure assignments, including targeted road rehabilitation across Bong and Lofa counties.
Industry observers note that these project engagements demonstrate the capacity of local Liberian contractors to deliver on major public works while fostering job creation and domestic economic growth.
Breaking Barriers for Women in Business
Festival organizers emphasized that Seton’s award comes at a critical juncture for female entrepreneurship across the continent, where women continue to navigate male-dominated industries.
Organizers noted that her achievements illustrate how African female executives are successfully steering complex enterprises, building cross-border partnerships, and attracting global recognition.
“The award highlights the importance of venture creation that goes beyond profit margin to embrace social responsibility,community upliftment, and sustainable economic empowerment,” GEF coordinators stated during the ceremony.
Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
Beyond her corporate portfolio at Solid Rock Investment, Seton serves as Vice President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), establishing her as a prominent leadership figure across both Liberia’s commercial sector and sports administration.
Her dual role highlights a broader involvement in national youth development, organizational governance, and civic affairs.
The Global Entrepreneur Festival serves as an international hub for investors and innovators to negotiate partnerships,explore investment venues, and chart strategies for sustainable growth across developing markets.
About Solid Rock Investment
Founded in the mid-2000s, Solid Rock Investment is a Liberian-owned corporate entity specializing in civil infrastructure,heavy equipment leasing, and project management.
By participating in public-private partnerships and internationally funded development initiatives, the company continues to advocate for domestic private-sector capacity in Liberia’s post-war reconstruction.
Seton’s honor in Cairo stands as both a personal milestone and a notable platform for Liberian entrepreneurship on the global stage—offering a powerful proof of concept for emerging female entrepreneurs entering competitive, capital-intensive industries.
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