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adebayo adebola

@adebayoadebola

I lead strategic communications and PR teams to protect reputation, enhance visibility, generate leads, and drive conversion

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for communications/PR leadership role where I can lead media and reputation strategy, build executive thought leadership, and run crisis communications—delivering measurable outcomes through high-performing teams and trusted stakeholder relationships.

I’m a Strategic Communications and Public Relations Executive with over 10 years of progressive leadership experience, driving corporate reputation, executive visibility, and integrated communications across financial services, telecommunications, FMCG, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, investment, and media. I’ve led high-impact communications programmes for blue-chip organisations such as Stanbic IBTC, MTN, Samsung, BUA Foods, Olam, Interswitch, and ZKTeco.

I specialize in shaping corporate narratives, protecting organisational reputation, managing crises, and building thought leadership platforms for senior executives. I’ve managed a N500 million+ communications portfolio, and I’ve produced over 1,000 executive communications materials—including speeches, opinion articles, keynote presentations, and executive profiles—to strengthen brand equity and stakeholder confidence.

In my current role as Managing Partner, I lead corporate communications and integrated PR strategies across diverse client portfolios, including media strategy, reputation management, executive positioning, product launch and corporate announcement planning, and crisis communication planning. I also bring strong media influence—cultivating a network of 300+ journalists nationwide and 20+ internationally—and I’ve delivered measurable outcomes, including a client-recognized crisis communications playbook adopted across continent-wide operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Managing Partner

Current

Afrikunik Limited

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Leads corporate communications and integrated PR strategies for diverse client portfolios, including executive advisory and reputation management. Directs communication planning for launches and announcements and manages crisis communications and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Corporate Communications Media Strategy Reputation Management Executive Positioning Stakeholder Engagement Crisis Communications Team Leadership Client Relationship Management Media Relations

Senior Business Editor

Draft Africa

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 (2 months)

Improved editorial standards and publication quality while conducting high-profile executive interviews. Built a structured editorial planning framework and led editorial teams to deliver high-quality business content.

Editorial Standards Executive Interviews Editorial Planning

Senior Manager, Media & Content

Mediacraft Associates

Nov 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Directed integrated communications campaigns to increase positive media visibility and strengthen executive positioning. Produced executive communications and media content, managed relationships with media stakeholders, and supported product launches, announcements, and media events.

Integrated Campaigns Executive Communication Content Production Executive Speeches Newsletters Digital Content Media Relations Media Monitoring Sentiment Analysis Reputation Reporting Stakeholder Engagement

Account Manager

Stanbic IBTC

Nov 2012 - Oct 2020 (7 years 11 months)

Managed strategic media relations for a Nigerian financial institution, ensuring regular and positive reportage. Developed integrated communications strategies, coordinated media engagements for major announcements and launches, advised senior executives on media positioning, and managed reputation crises.

Strategic Communications Communications Strategy Positioning Reputation Management Crisis Communications Executive Advisory Executive Speeches Corporate Communications Newsletter Production Stakeholder Engagement

Editor

The Globe Newspaper

Sep 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 2 months)

Led editorial operations and newsroom management, overseeing editorial planning and publication quality. Supervised editorial and production teams and maintained relationships with stakeholders and contributors.

Editorial Operations Editorial Planning Stakeholder Management

Managing Editor

Stockswatch Limited

Nov 2008 - Aug 2011 (2 years 9 months)

Directed editorial strategy for a Nigeria-focused capital markets publication and supervised financial journalists and editorial teams. Managed investment-focused publication production and coordinated interviews with regulators, CEOs, and capital market leaders.

Editorial Strategy Financial Journalism Editorial Management Production Management Investment Focused Publications Regulator Interviews

Features Editor/Acting Editor

Smart Investor Magazine

Jul 2006 - Oct 2008 (2 years 3 months)

Led editorial production of investment and personal finance publications. Supervised editorial and graphics teams, produced newsletters and investment publications, and supported business development and marketing initiatives.

Editorial production Graphics Team Supervision Newsletter Production Business Development Support Marketing Support