CEO of Prima Garnet, Lolu Akinwunmi, and CEO of Entod Marketing, Iquo Ukoh are set to co-chair the 2026 inaugural Chief Marketing Officers Circle (CMO Circle)forum scheduled for June 5, 2026, themed “The C-Suite Mandate: Talent Density and Marketing Leadership.” The invite-only forum for top-tier marketing officers will see the convergence of Nigeria’s chief and most influential marketing executives to shape business strategy and influence public policy.
Akinwunmi and Ukoh will curate and lead top tier conversations on innovation, hiring talent, business growth, and the increasing influence of CMOs iwithin the C-suite. Their role shows that the Circle isn’t just a talking shop, it actually shapes how the industry thinks and operates.
Akinwunmi, Group CEO of Prima Garnet (Ogilvy Nigeria) brings his wealth of experience in the industry on board. He has spent decades helping major national and multinational brands grow and succeed. Ukoh is the CEO of Entod Marketing and was previously Director of Marketing Services at Nestlé Nigeria. She’s known for her smart approach to brand strategy, connecting with customers, and using culture to tell brand stories.
The CMO Circle, convened by MarkHack in partnership with StatiSense and Brand Communicator operates at the crossroads between business leadership and national progress. Beyond the dialogue, CMO Circle publishes a quarterly report called the CMO Index. This report looks at what marketing leaders think, what’s happening in markets, and where things are headed. This helps shape conversations about policy and economic growth. In doing so, the Circle positions marketing leadership as a critical voice in shaping Nigeria’s business environment and policy direction.
“With Iquo Ukoh and Lolu Akinwunmi as Co-Chairs, we are setting a clear tone of authority, depth, and relevance. Through the CMO Index and our quarterly convenings, the Circle will play a defining role in shaping both industry direction and policy dialogue,” the convener of CMO Circle, Mr Victor ’Gbenga Afolabi, stated.
The CMO Circle is curated to be a serious, results-focused space that takes marketing leadership beyond the conference room and into the sphere of policy influence.