Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi, Head of Unit, Sustainability at Access Bank, Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan and Manager Brand, Strategy & Communications at Stanbic IBTC, Rita Akao, will feature at the fifth Industry Summit in Lagos.
With the theme: “Sustainable Marketing for Growth,” Oriakhi is the keynote speaker while Victor-Laniyan and Akao are guest speakers.
Oriakhi will be speaking on: ‘New Age Marketing – Catalyzing Transformation Through Value Chain Innovation, Technology, Analytics & Sustainability’. Victor-Laniyan and Akao are expected to present papers on: ‘Aligning organisational objectives with sustainable marketing for the good of the people, society and business’, and ‘Reimagining Sustainable Growth Through Green Marketing’ respectively.
Publisher of The Industry Newspaper/Convener of The Industry Summit/Awards Goddie Ofose, disclosed: “The fifth edition of the Industry Summit will focus 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 socio-cultural 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 stated.
Scheduled to hold on May 3, 2024 at the Marcelina’s Place Ikeja GRA, Lagos, the summit also features exhilarating panel sessions with some of the contemporary professionals in the Nigerian brand and marketing industry.
The panelists include, Head of Marketing PZ Wilmar, Ms. Chioma Mbanugo; Team Member Media, UBA, Abiodun Coker; Head, Brand & Marketing Communications, Wema Bank PLC, Mabel Adeteye; Marketing Communications Specialist Kevin Olumese and Head, Brands & Creative Services, 9mobile Nigeria, Adeola Kayode.
Others are Head, Brands & Comms, Coronation Group, Aisha Anaekwe; Public Relations, Public Affairs & Sustainability Lead, Nestle Nigeria Plc, Victoria Uwadoka; Public Relations Manager, Airtel Nigeria, Samson Adeoye; Marketing Manager, Simba Solar, Oluwatosin Odiagbe and Head of Marketing, Showmax, Arinola Shobande.
