BlackHouse Media (BHM) has announced the appointment of two new Executive Directors, Femi Falodun and Moruff Adenekan to its Board of Directors.
The public relations and digital communications agency stated this in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the new board was strategically constituted in line with the company’s corporate governance structure and is expected to steer BHM in the right direction towards realizing its corporate mission and vision.
Femi Falodun, the current Chief Digital Officer for BHM while reacting to the new appointment said: “I feel deeply honoured to take on this new role at BHM. It is a fantastic opportunity to contribute more at a strategic level to the realisation of our corporate vision and mission. I eagerly look forward to working with the Board and excellent staff across different units to strengthen BHM’s standing as an industry leader.”
Femi has a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, an MBA, and post-graduate diploma in Marketing. Before joining BHM in 2014, he spent 6 years at Zenith Bank Plc, working in Operations, Marketing and Consumer Banking functions.
Adenekan who was just recently announced as the new General Manager/COO of BHM was before his appointment, Head of Operations at C&F Porter Novelli Lagos.
Prior to C&F Porter Novelli, Adenekan had worked with Chain Reactions Nigeria, Medallion Consulting, Commstrat Associates and Campaign & Concept Advertising and serviced clients in sectors such as fast moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, media, utilities, government among many others.
In his comment, Adenekan said: “I am excited to join the BHM Board; the company has done well for itself. The task ahead is to take the firm to the next stage of growth and development. I look forward to working with other members of the Board and creating a proactive, productive and energetic team.”
Founder and CEO, BHM, Ayeni Adekunle whiel confirming the appointments said: “We are confident that the new people coming on board will add great value to our Board of Directors and that BHM will benefit from their experience, insights, judgment and counsel”.
In addition to these board announcements, BHM has also announced the official appointment of two new business heads, Jide Taiwo and Philip Ugbah.
Jide Taiwo was appointed as the Executive Editor of the company’s internet media and entertainment division. Jide started his career as a freelance journalist in 2008 and became Editor for Bubbles Magazine where he was for three years while Philip Ugbah was named Head Corporate and Financial Services of BHM.
Ughah joined BHM early 2015 and has since worked on some of Nigeria’s biggest brands, specializing in corporate and financial services.
In the last three years, he has successfully stabilized the corporate business unit of BHM, winning and running business in Nigeria and overseas.
Before joining BHM, Philip worked as a project management consultant, delivering projects in FMCG and downstream Oil and Gas servicing sectors.
A graduate of University of Benin, he has undergone various trainings in PR, Business Strategy, communication and general management including Project management. In his day-to-day, he will lead the team of experienced PR executives in the management of all corporate and financial services accounts within the agency’s portfolio.
Confirming this next step in his career, Philip expressed his excitement at the opportunities it holds, in his words:
“Being selected to lead a team of brilliant minds is indeed a great honour. I am excited at this next step in my career, I look forward to the challenges that come with the new position and the opportunities it avails me to learn and contribute at a strategic level to the business growth of clients as well as the attainment of the company’s goals”.
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