Folio Africa has announced the appointment of Dele Odugbemi as its new Group Chief Operating Officer, effective October 5, 2026. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, media, advertising, publishing, and technology, Odugbemi brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. His expertise spans across 35 African markets, making him a valuable asset to the company.
In his new position, Odugbemi will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across the Folio Africa group. His focus will be on driving business performance, operational excellence, revenue growth, efficiency, and the execution of the group's strategy. This appointment is seen as a significant move to bolster the company's leadership and drive growth.
Prior to joining Folio Africa, Odugbemi served as Chief Revenue Officer at JCDecaux Africa, where he oversaw commercial and revenue strategy across 18 markets. He also held the position of Country Manager at JCDecaux Nigeria, where he successfully built a profitable business from scratch and implemented commercial governance, forecasting, and reporting frameworks.
Odugbemi's earlier career includes senior leadership roles at prominent companies such as Borderless, Grey Africa (WPP), Aegis Media Africa, and Ogilvy Africa Media. Notably, he was part of the launch team that established MTN Nigeria, one of the leading telecommunications companies in the country. His extensive experience in business transformation, P&L management, and market expansion will be invaluable to Folio Africa.
Odugbemi holds an MBA in Technology Management and a B.Sc. in Agriculture, both from Olabisi Onabanjo University. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, makes him well-equipped to drive growth and innovation at Folio Africa. The company welcomes him to the team, looking forward to his contributions.
Chinyere Eyo, Chief Corporate Officer at Folio Africa, expressed his welcome to Odugbemi, wishing him the best of luck in his new role. The appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance the company's leadership and drive business growth. With Odugbemi on board, Folio Africa is poised to expand its operations and improve its market presence.
The appointment of Dele Odugbemi as Group COO is a significant development in Folio Africa's leadership. With his extensive experience and expertise, the company is expected to see improvements in business performance and operational efficiency. Key areas of focus will include revenue growth, market expansion, and the execution of the group's strategy.
Key points
- Dele Odugbemi brings over 25 years of experience across Africa to his new role as Group COO of Folio Africa.
- Odugbemi previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at JCDecaux Africa and Country Manager at JCDecaux Nigeria.
- He holds an MBA in Technology Management and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
