Oyinade Adegite: Corporate Communication Leader, Great Growth Strategist
Chief Communication Officer, GTCO Plc, Oyinade Adegbite is a leading communication and a sought-after growth strategist of note in Africa’s finance sector.
Oyinade is responsible for developing and executing the brand and communication strategy of GtCO Plc, one of the largest financial services groups in Africa.
Parading over 20-year experience in the banking and finance sector, Oyinade has a strong background in communication, strategy and banking, and she has a Master’s degree in Finance and Management from Cranfield University.
Oyinade has a career mission to create and deliver communication solutions that align with the group’s vision, values and goals, all geared towards enhancing the stakeholders’ engagement, corporate reputation, and market positioning of the group.
She draws on her expertise in finance and growth to craft impactful and effective messages that foster trust, loyalty and innovation among the group’s customers, employees, partners and regulators.
Before joining GTCO Plc, Oyinade was the Head, Corporate Communication, GTBank, where she led the communication team to generate marketing leads for key banking products across multiple African countries, achieving exponential growth in revenue and customer base.
Oyinade also has a very rich experience in global markets, having worked as the Head, Interest Rate Sales and Structuring, Stanbic IBTC, where she managed the sales and structuring of interest rate products and solutions for various segments and regions.
She is passionate about leveraging communication as a strategic tool to drive business performance and social impact.
Morolake Emokpaire: Brilliant Brand Nurturer, Business Builder
Head, Marketing, Morolake Emokpaire, Mondelez International West Africa, a subsidiary of Cadbury Nigeria Plc.) is a very brilliant creative brand nurturer and business leader with close to 15-year experience in building products, brands, cultivating user-experiences and business models.
Morolake, an advocate for creating safe mental spaces at work and a champion for women and girl-child development courses, has her primary motivation in designing a life with rich expressions and living it out with daring intentionality.
Morolake, an amazing partner, proud girl mom, fitness enthusiast and result-oriented business leader, has her core leadership style designed to meet harmonious, inclusive and integrative decisions.
Morolake draws her inspiration from listening to music, reading books, interacting with nature and playing with children, while building an impressive career as a creative nurturer on a mission to build people, brands, products, user-experiences and business models.
In the last 15 years, Morolake Emokpaire has carved a niche for herself the brand marketing management, product design/launch, innovation leadership, go-to-market strategy, consumer communication and project management.
As an advocate, Morolake is the Advisory, Truss FDN Board, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) driving female inclusion in stereotypical careers; she also an advocate of creating safe mental spaces at work, and has at different times involved in activities championing women empowerment and girl-child development causes.
A certified design thinker, Morolake has an EMBA with distinction from ACIM, United Kingdom, she is ab great guitar soloist and an aspiring children swim coach.
Dammy Feyide: Innovative Merchant, Creative Content Creator, Brand Builder
Team Lead, Sme Strategy And Business Development, Providusbank, Dammy Feyide, Is An Established Champion Of Initiatives That Position The Bank As The Preferred Partner For Small And Medium-sized Enterprises (smes) Across Nigeria.
Dammy, A Graduate Of The University Of Sheffield With A Bsc In Economics And Business Management, Brings A Wealth Of Expertise Honed Over The Years Doing Impactful Works That Transform Brands In The Financial Sector.
Her Career Voyage, From Strategy Associate To Leading Partnerships And Business Development At The Providusbank, Has The Trappings Of Transformative Accomplishments.
Under Dammy’s Visionary Leadership, Providusbank Launched Pioneering Programmes Like The Flagship Providusbank Sme Initiative And Statewide Enterprise Engagements, Driving Measurable Growth For Smes And Reinforcing Providusbank’s Role As A Catalyst For National Economic Development.
Dammy’s Approach Is Rooted In Innovation And Collaboration, As She Leads Her Team In Crafting Bespoke Financial Solutions, Building Strategic Alliances, And Creating Resources That Address The Unique Challenges Of Smes.
Her Work Extends Beyond Banking, Fostering Partnerships And Initiatives That Contribute To The Broader Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Nigeria, Dammy Through Her Dedication And Strategic Foresight Has Cemented Her Reputation As A Dynamic Leader Committed To Empowering Smes To Thrive, Solidifying Providusbank’s Standing As A Trusted Ally In Their Growth Journey.
Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh: Leading Marketing Campaign Communications’ Space Stylishly
Head, External Affairs, Media and Partnerships, Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa, Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, is an accomplished leader currently overseeing Reckitt’s strategy across East, West, and Southern Africa for Reckitt.
Cassandra, in her over 16 years of professional experience in brand management, communications, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive social impact, enhance corporate reputation, and strengthen Reckitt’s influence across the region.
Throughout her career, Cassandra has spearheaded high-profile marketing and communications campaigns for leading multinational brands across the FMCG, beverage and social sectors.
Her expertise includes collaborating with the Nigerian government to promote key United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 2, 3, 6, and 17.
Cassandra began her career in PR and Events Management at Neo Media and Marketing, where she played a critical role in launching major consumer brands and organizing flagship events such as Maltina Dance All, Gulder Ultimate Search, Star Quest and Knorr Taste Quest.
Her current role has seen her successfully lead large-scale conferences, CSR programmes and brand events for flagship products like Dettol, Veet, Mortein and Harpic, engaging high-profile stakeholders from government, celebrities and influencers.
Known for her exceptional relationship-building skills, Cassandra excels in forging strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, media entities and influencers, ensuring all communications efforts align seamlessly with her organization’s core values.
Her strategic approach to brand management has consistently driven market growth through innovation, consumer insight and cutting-edge digital marketing strategies.
Additionally, her commitment to responsible marketing has contributed to significant shifts in consumer behaviour, delivering tangible business results.
Oluseun Mudashiru: Data driven brand business Manager who masters her craft
The Brand Business Manager, Grand Oak Limited, Miss Oluseun Mudashiru, is an award-winning Brand Business Manager at Grand Oak Limited, where she has spent the last three years transforming two of Nigeria’s most iconic brands: St. Lauren Sparkling Fruit Drink and Bacchus Tonic Wine. Her journey in brand management is defined by strategic innovation, bold creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence that consistently delivers impactful results.
In 2023, she led the re-launch of St. Lauren Sparkling Fruit Drink, a campaign that revitalized the brand’s identity and solidified its place in the Nigerian market. The milestone achievement earned St. Lauren not only the Non-Alcoholic Wine Brand of the Year award but also additional Industry Award Recognition in 2024. Through campaigns like the widely celebrated “Your Spark in Every Milestone”, she connected deeply with consumers, reinforcing the brand as a symbol of elegance and celebration.
Her current work with Bacchus Tonic Wine showcases her ability to lead transformative change. By crafting a fresh narrative that reflects vitality and relevance, she has driven a remarkable 17% increase in market penetration in Northern Nigeria. This success underscores her capacity to align consumer insights with market trends to deliver sustainable growth and brand loyalty. These accomplishments have earned her a place among the Top 50 Industry Women in Nigeria and the prestigious Industry Change Maker Award 2024, a testament to her leadership, vision, and dedication to shaping Nigeria’s marketing and branding landscape.
Her core expertise lies in brand strategy, product innovation, consumer insight mapping, and integrated marketing communications. To her, brand management is more than mere metrics. It’s about building legacies that inspire; creating connections that matter; and shaping stories that resonate across generations. While looking ahead, Oluseun Mudashiru remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in brand management, inspiring others to do the same and paving the way for future change-makers in the marketing industry.
Ufuoma Ogeleka: Perfect Planner, Skilled Leader, Process Improver
Vice President, Commercial Operations, UAC Nigeria, Ufuoma Ogeleka, is a certified brand innovator, exceptional planner, skilled leader and committed process improver with impressive, versatile expertise in driving organizational growth, enhancing efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer experiences across board.
As Commercial Operations, UAC Nigeria, Ogeleka has a multi-tasking duty to advise the group on high-impact sales, marketing and customer service initiatives across the portfolio companies, while supporting revenue growth, market share expansion and brand development.
With years of experience across different industries of play spanning the hospitality sector, agricultural sector, FMCG and Consumer Electronics, she is a proficient strategic planner, with great team leadership skills geared at fostering a collaborative work environment. She is quick, smart and good at identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Prior to her role as the Vice President, Commercial Operations, she was the General Manager, UAC Restaurants and Chief Marketing Officer, UACR, where she championed Mr Bigg’s project Refresh that led to the successful opening of multiple store and the ongoing menu re-engineering projects among other business accomplishments.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and a Master’s degree in Public and International Affairs (MPIA) both from the University of Lagos. She is a certified Brand Innovator from The Orange Academy and also has quite a few certifications from the Lagos Business School.
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