Sunday 24 March 2024

Oriakhi, Victor-Laniyan, Akao, Others, on the List of Speakers and Panelists for 2024 Industry Summit


The Industry Summit, an annual gathering of professionals and experts in brand marketing, finance, sustainability, and entertainment, has announced its speakers for the fifth edition, which will take place in Lagos.

Mr. Emmanuel Oriakhi, marketing director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, will be the keynote speaker at the Sustainable Marketing for Growth event, with Mrs. Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, head of unit, sustainability at Access Bank, and Ms. Rita Akao, manager of brand, strategy, and communications at Stanbic IBTC, serving as guest speakers.

The summit, which is set to take place on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at Marcelina's Place Ikeja GRA in Lagos, will include some exciting panel discussions with some of Nigeria's most prominent brand and marketing executives today. 

The panelists include; Ms. Chioma Mbanugo, Head of Marketing PZWILMAR, Mr. Abiodun Coker, Team Member Media, UBA, Mrs. Mabel Adeteye, Head, Brand & Marketing Communications, Wema Bank PLC, Mr. Kevin Olumese, Marketing Communications Specialist, and Mr. Adeola Kayode, Head, Brands & Creative Services, 9mobile Nigeria.

Others who have confirmed participation are Ms. Aisha Anaekwe, Head, Brands & Comms, Coronation Group, Mrs.  Victoria N’dee Uwadoka, Public Relations, Public Affairs & Sustainability Lead, Nestle Nigeria Plc, Mr. Samson Adeoye, Public Relations Manager, Airtel Nigeria, Mrs. Oluwatosin Odiagbe, Marketing Manager, Simba Solar and Ms. Arinola Shobande, Head of Marketing, Showmax.

While Oriakhi will be speaking on the topic, ““New Age Marketing – Catalyzing Transformation Through Value Chain Innovation, Technology, Analytics & Sustainability”, Victor-Laniyan and Akao will present papers on the topics; “Aligning organizational objectives with sustainable marketing for the good of the people, society and business, and “Reimagining Sustainable Growth Through Green Marketing” respectively.

In the press statement signed by the Publisher of The Industry Newspaper/Convener of The Industry Summit/Awards (TIES), Mr. Goddie Ofose, he said that “The 5th edition of the Industry Summit is focusing on sustainable marketing, which is a purpose-driven practice that works to orientate businesses, brands and society towards a sustainable future, influencing appropriate awareness, aspiration, adoption and action across economic and sociocultural systems by taking necessary accountability for its impacts and opportunities.”

“In today’s ever-evolving world, debating whether to incorporate sustainability into business strategy is no longer an option. Considering a values-driven approach when developing business strategies can be vital to long-term success” he said.

Therefore, we have carefully selected these professionals and experts to deliberate on the subject matter, highlight challenges and proffer solutions where private and public sectors could take lessons from and improve upon whatever they have been doing,’ Ofose added.

The Industry Summit/Awards is a brainchild of The Industry Newspaper Limited, publishers of The Industry Newspaper (theindustry.ng) and 789marketing.ng. The summit is designed to bring together industry leaders across the continent in all sectors in the quest to rev up conversations that will move the Nigerian business, economy and communication industry forward.

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