Avanti Communications, a pioneering satellite technology company across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa has appointed Jumoke Akande as its Chief Marketing Officer.
Based in Avanti’s new offices in Lagos, Jumoke will be working closely with Avanti’s teams across the globe. She will be responsible for developing an integrated channel strategy across key sectors including mobility, enterprise, defence, and education.
Akande’s new role will be pivotal in accelerating Avanti’s rollout across Africa.
Libby Barr, COO – Customer at Avanti Communications, said: “I am delighted to welcome Jumoke to our growing team of senior executives in Nigeria. Jumoke is a proven leader with over 20 years of experience in marketing and joins us at an exciting time.
“What stood out about Jumoke was her extensive experience managing teams across markets and launching large-scale campaigns in Africa. We can’t wait to see her strategic insight in action in this newly created role. Her experience will be vital in helping Avanti reach its growth ambitions over the next few years.”
Also, reacting to her new role, Jumoke wrote, “Thrilled to share my exciting news on joining the Avanti team!!! I am so looking forward to this new chapter in my career and all it will bring! Let’s do this!!! Avanti Communications.”
Prior to joining Avanti, Akande was an Associate Director at GICL/IHS Towers where she oversaw their fibre and rural telephony marketing strategy. She has also held senior roles at MainOne, Dell Technologies and consulted for leading MNOs in Africa including MTN Nigeria.
She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science from the University of Reading, England. She proceeded to Cranfield University for an MBA, in Business Administration, and Management, General.