TEAM BONDING

Having established the RDM hub in Nigeria in 2015, British CEO, Mark Slade is tasked with rolling out Ringier Digital Marketing services across the continent, with an initial focus on African markets where Ringier is currently present, including Kenya, Ghana and Senegal. He is also General Manager of Ringier Nigeria; Overseeing Ringier verticals in Nigeria; Pulse.NG – Nigeria’s online news platform.

Raised in the UK, with an early introduction to life in Africa, Mark graduated from Loughborough University and came to Lagos in 2008 to work for popular men’s magazine MADE as General Manager. After returning to Britain to become an IT Consult, he established his own website business serving Nigerian clients remotely for over five years. Mark returned to Lagos in 2013 and joined Ringier to establish RDM at the beginning of 2015. He’s both passionate and optimistic about the emerging online digital space in Africa.

Enjoying Nigerian life to the fullest in his spare time, if he’s not on a nearby 5 a side astro-turf or tennis court, you’ll find him at the beach.

Zubby is a software designer and social media expert, bringing over 8 years of commercial web development and digital marketing experience to the RDM team. He believes in the supremacy of user experience in digital technology and seeks to facilitate this through functional design and expert coding.

A proud alumni of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, Zubby has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Birmingham, and a Master’s degree in Information Systems from the University of Westminster. He is passionate about actively engaging the African youth in tech and media as a base from which to develop the continent. As a successful IT entrepreneur in both the UK and in Nigeria, Zubby has garnered a record of exceeding customer expectations, as well as a reputation of providing tasteful aesthetics according to client specifications.

In his leisure time, Zubby enjoys reading tech and futurist blogs, working out, and searching for opportunities to meet new people, and gain exciting experiences.

Shola monitors all post-sale processes at RDM, and is passionate about customer satisfaction, with over 5 years’ experience in customer experience and management. She is a graduate of Lagos State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in History and International Studies.

Shola is committed to getting results. She’s dependable, trustworthy, intelligent, and a fantastic team player. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Ben is a graduate of the University of Westminster and holds an MSc in Project Management.

Seye is a digital marketing professional with over four years experience in the industry.
Her experience in developing and implementing digital campaigns that cut across multiple digital channels, has given her an in-depth knowledge of the digital marketing space. Her academic qualifications include a MSc. Finance from the University Of Leicester School Of Management and a BSc. Biochemistry from the University of Hertfordshire. With her strong academic background and understanding of digital marketing, Seye has executed very successful digital campaigns across several industry sectors

Olufemi is a marketing professional with keen interests in enhancing customer engagement through the combination of knowledge of new era digital & traditional marketing techniques.

He enjoys brand building, graphic design and listening to house music.

Femi is certified by School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University in Digital Marketing

Paul is a multi-talented creative graphic designer with 9 years working experience across different sectors and media. He has delivered design and strategic solutions across an integrated suite of media including: below the line collateral, press and outdoor advertising and online.

Keen on consumer psychology as a result of the rapidly changing marketing environment, Paul believes this is the era of consumer engagement; It’s about knowing the pulse of the consumer and keeping your fingers firmly on it.

Paul is also passionate about inspiring and encouraging new talents.

Victoria works as a digital account manager for RDM Nigeria. She is experienced in marketing communications with a demonstrated history of working in various industries including Energy, Real Estate industry and Construction.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Masters degree in Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire.She enjoys meeting people, hanging out with friends and fun long walks.

Odion is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Benin, Benin City. He obtained a professional Diploma in Digital Marketing (DMI). Passionate about the web, data management system, emerging markets and computer technologies.

With over 12 years experience in creative designs, branding, printing & advertising. Adebola as an extra-talented graphics designer/art director has laid his magic fingers on some well recognized brands in nigeria which include but are not limited to: Afribank, Intercontinental Bank, Intercontinental Capital, BigTreat, TREM, TELL Magazine, Fina-Trust, Fidson, Nem Insurance, Staco Insurance, Japaul Oil&Gas, MTN, Toyota Nigeria Limited, Colgate Toothpaste, British Council, BUA Group, WABECO, JAC Motors… etc.

With all these accomplishments, Adebola believes in learning new skills and improving himself in his area of expertise.

With a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Bells University of Technology, Adeola found her passion for Digital Marketing while working during her NYSC.

Adeola has worked as a social media manager for different brands within different sectors in Nigeria for over a year before joining RDM.

In her leisure time, Adeola enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring good food in Lagos while looking for opportunities to meet new people and catching up on series.

Adelani Aina-Scott is an enthusiastic and innovative professional with over 5 years of experience in Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Brand Management and Project Management.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Covenant University, and a Masters degree in Marketing Communications from Pan African University, School of Media and Communications. She also has a certificate in Marketing Strategy from the London School of Marketing.
As a winning strategy, she effortlessly combines her strong business expertise with creative talent to develop and implement innovative marketing communications and brand strategies that bring results.
In her leisure time, Adelani enjoys poetry, dancing and searching for opportunities to gain exciting experiences.

Folu is well experienced Core Advertising, Brand Management and Social Media Management, Folu is a qualified and dedicated communications professional with a commitment to digital marketing services tailored towards specific organisational and online requirements.

Armed with a Bachelor and Masters degree in Mass Communication, Folu successfully leverages on her academic background to analytically study chosen brands with the aim to achieve successful campaigns.

Having worked with clients in diverse industries, she is well vast in creating engaging content, interacting with the online community and surpassing client’s campaign objectives.

When she is not working, she is involved in intellectual debates which always makes people wonder why she is not a Lawyer.

Anuli holds a B.A in History and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos. She has a passion for digital marketing and has been involved in managing various digital marketing projects.

In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and staying up to date with the latest beauty trends.

Peace Ugwuja holds a B. Eng in Computer Engineering from Covenant University. She is currently undergoing a training in Digital Marketing from Shaw Academy.

Previously, Peace worked as an intern in Vodacom Business Nigeria where she assisted with the installation of radio links for key clients in a highly competent team. She also doubled as a liaison between the field engineers and the clients to ease the process.

She is very passionate about digital marketing, promotion, and advertising because of its power to influence actions when executed effectively.

She enjoys traveling, learning and experimental cooking during her spare time.

Augustine Ikenwa is a graduate of Microbiology from Bowen University.

He is passionate about digital marketing, penetration testing and Information Security.

He loves traveling and meeting new people.

Kelvin Wayer is a recent graduate of Covenant University.He has a creative and innovative mind.He likes reading and learning new things. He applied for an internship in RDM to help grow his digital marketing skills.

Adegboyega Olusunmade is a graduate of Babcock University. He has a B.A in Computer Science. He is a software developer and designer. His Interest in technology extends from Augmented Reality to Raspberry Pi hardware.

Tobi Opadokun is a graduate of English Language. He is drawn to social media and is always eager to learn new things. He loves music production and video games.

Kayode Mike-Onafowora is an enthusiastic & self-taught Graphics Designer with an academic background in Geology and a keen interest in creating great experiences and real connections through the filter of design.

His ultimate career aspiration is to be a leading global voice, relevant to creating great brand experiences.

Ahmed is a passionate digital strategist who is not fond of rules, as he says. An alumni of University of Ibadan, where he studied Law before he found his passion in the digital world, he loves using stories, colors, and technology to communicate great ideas.He says his best teachers ever are Steve Jobs and David Ogilvy. He believes in doing things differently.

Abiodun is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and holds a B.sc in Economics. He gets inspiration from nature and artworks. He is open to learning deeper paradigms and approaches to solving design-related problems.

Damola is a digital marketing professional with over three years experience in the industry. His qualifications include a BA. International Studies & History from Lagos State University and a Diploma in Online Brand Reputation Management from Shaw Academy, United Kingdom.

Damola’s career objective is to harness his skills and experiences, and channel them towards becoming a seasoned Marketing Communication Strategist, providing objective advice and expertise, thereby adding value and maximizing growth for businesses.