TheNewsGuru

Tag: CEO

  • Reps order NCDC to test MultiChoice CEO for COVID-19

    Reps order NCDC to test MultiChoice CEO for COVID-19

    The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating non- implementation of the pay- as -you- go tariff plan by satellite broadcasters and DSTV subscription price increase has asked Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control NCDC, Dr. Ihekweazu Chikwe, to locate the Chief Executive Officer of multiChoice (operators of DSTV), John Ugbe and test him for COVID-19.

    The Committee, while passing the resolution, also asked the agency to immediately commence contact- tracing of passengers in the plane with him, his staff and those he may have had contact with at the airport.

    The resolution of the committee stemmed from the second letter written by Ugbe to the Committee he would be unable to appear before it having come down with an illness after arriving Abuja on Tuesday for the meeting.

    The letter signed by Gozie Onumonon, Head: Regulatory Affairs, for the CEO, reads in part: “Because of the abundance of caution needed to be taken in line with the current pandemic, we believe it is necessary that the meeting be deferred until he has regained his health and is cleared by his medical doctor. ”

    Details shortly…

  • Masked man followed Gokada CEO before death, CCTV reveals

    Masked man followed Gokada CEO before death, CCTV reveals

    Fresh evidences have emerged that a masked fellow trailed the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gokada, Fahim Saleh, before he was killed on Tuesday.

     

    According to a video of closed-circuit television obtained by Manhattan Police, Saleh was shown in his residence at 265, East Houston Street, Manhattan, entering an elevator with the fellow who was wearing a black suit and a black mask.

     

     

     

    On the video, the elevator door opens and the 33-year-old Saleh goes into the apartment while the masked person follows directly behind him, and the two immediately start to struggle, said a Police official according to The New York Times.

     

    The sister is seen on the video arriving a short time later. There is a second way out of the apartment through a service entrance, the official said.

     

    His sister made the gruesome discovery at 3:30 pm when she went to check on him after not hearing from him for a day, the official added.

     

    Medical personnel have not officially determined the cause of his demise but the Police were investigating the incident as homicide

     

    TheNewsGuru reports that Saleh’ s mutilated and decapitated remains were found in his home on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on Tuesday afternoon while his dog, Laila, was, however, found alive in the apartment.

     

  • Breaking: Chris Olakpe, LASTMA CEO is dead

    Breaking: Chris Olakpe, LASTMA CEO is dead

    The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Chris Olakpe, is dead.

    TheNewsGuru gathered that the retired Assistant Inspector General of Police died on Sunday.

    LASTMA Director of Research and Statistics, Isaac Adetimiro, confirmed the incident .

    He said Olakpe did not show any symptom of sickness and no one knew he was ill.

    “We heard about it this morning. He did not show any sign of any sickness. We are really shocked,” he told Punch.

    The source revealed that he gave up in a hospital in the state.

     

    Details later….

     

     

  • FedEx appoints first black female CEO

    FedEx appoints first black female CEO

    Ramon Hood who began as a receptionist at FedEx has been named its newest CEO.

    The company announced on Wednesday, February that the former VP of operations, strategy, and planning is now CEO, bringing more than 28 years of company experience to her role. She will be overseeing the Custom Critical division. As the announcement stands, Ramon is the first black woman to become CEO in the company’s history.

    Hood landed an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift in 1991 as a receptionist for Roberts Express, which later became FedEx Custom Critical. It didn’t take long for her to develop that short-term win into a long-term pursuit of leadership, culminating in her latest promotion.

    Reacting to becoming the company’s CEO, Hood said: “I wasn’t thinking this was going to be my career and I’d be here for 28 years. I was a young mother. I wanted a job that had a stable shift that would allow me to do (college) courses as appropriate.”

    Over the years, Hood has been responsible for innovative ideas that made her stand out from her peers. She climbed up the ladder of success in the company from heading subsidiary FedEx Truckload Brokerage to obtaining an officer position at FedEx Supply Chain in 2016. She then returned to FedEx Custom Critical for an executive position. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Walsh University and an Executive MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

    In the early days as CEO, Hood is looking to gain useful insight from employees, customers and independent contractors driving for Custom Critical. She has created her famous “Ramona Roundtables,” which she is wrapping up this month and involved her talking with small groups of employees.

    “The next thing I’ll be doing is going out and spending time with customers and independent contractors,” Hood said. “I’m defining that as my ‘listen and learn tour.’ ”

    She also mentions that under her leadership, Custom Critical will be agile in addressing customer needs and using technology, all while “looking at things in ways we haven’t in the past.”

  • Ousted Grammys CEO Dugan threatens to ‘expose’ organisers

    Ousted Grammys CEO Dugan threatens to ‘expose’ organisers

    Eight days ahead of the 62nd Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is in the throes of a ‘Dugan storm’ as the ousted CEO threatened to expose shenanigans in the organisation.

    CEO Deborah Dugan has been placed on “administrative leave” after six months on the job following a misconduct allegation, the Academy confirmed to USA TODAY in a statement provided by Lourdes Lopez.

    On Friday, Dugan said there’s more to the story in a statement to the Associated Press through her attorney Bryan Freedman.

    “What has been reported is not nearly the story that needs to be told. When our ability to speak is not restrained by a 28-page contract and legal threats, we will expose what happens when you ‘step up’ at the Recording Academy, a public nonprofit,” the statement read.

    In August, Dugan became the first woman to lead the Recording Academy, replacing longtime head Neil Portnow, who in 2018 suggested female artists should “step up” if they wanted to be recognized in the music industry. Dugan previously served as the CEO of Bono’s (RED) organization.

    Board Chair Harvey Mason Jr., a music producer who has worked with Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson and more, will serve as interim president while the allegations are investigated by two independent third-parties.

    “The Board determined this action to be necessary in order to restore the confidence of the Recording Academy’s Membership, repair Recording Academy employee morale, and allow the Recording Academy to focus on its mission of serving all music creators,” the statement said.

    The Recording Academy added that the “Board of Trustees is committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace, music industry, and society.”

    The 2020 Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Jan. 26. The ceremony will again be hosted by Alicia Keys.

    This year’s Grammys are set to feature performances by Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Demi Lovato, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Tyler, the Creator, Run-DMC, Rosalía, H.E.R. and Lizzo, who is the top nominee with eight.

    Nigeria’s Burna Boy is also in the race for an award.

  • Jobberman CEO resigns

    Jobberman CEO resigns

    The Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the biggest job site in Sub-Saharan Africa, Jobberman, Ayodeji Adewunmi has resigned to build a professional career in investment.

    Adewunmi resigned as the CEO of the company after nearly 10 years to pursue his new career.

    “I think it is great timing to say goodbye and explore what is next,” he said.

    “It is truly overwhelming but I have the comfort of knowing I leave Jobberman in better hands than my own. It is such an incredible feeling and honour to experience what you founded takes a life of its own. I will remain close to the company and have full faith in the team and new management to continue to solve Nigeria’s recruitment needs.”

    However, the company has announced the Head of Jobs of Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM), Matthew Page as the interim head.

    “We wish Ayodeji incredible success in the future and we are grateful for the impressive work he has done in building a remarkable brand.” Page said.

    Launched in August 2009, Jobberman is the biggest job site in Sub-Saharan Africa with strategic partnerships with key media companies. Since 2017 Jobberman is part of the portfolio of Ringier One Africa Media.

  • Ecobank Nigeria appoints new CEO

    Mr Patrick Akinwuntan has been announced as the new Managing Director & Regional Executive-designate of Ecobank Nigeria

    A statement issued on Thursday by the parent company of the financial institution, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) disclosed that the new chief executive is a seasoned banker with over 20 years of senior and executive management experience.

    Akinwuntan replaces the former occupier of the position, Mr Charles Kie, who announced his resignation few days ago.

    However, the appointment of Akinwuntan as the Managing Director & Regional Executive of Ecobank Nigeria is subject to applicable regulatory approvals.

    Prior to this appointment, Patrick was the Group Executive, Consumer Banking responsible for leading the Consumer Banking business across Ecobank’s global network of 40 countries, 36 of which are in Africa.

    It was disclosed in the statement made available to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) that Akinwuntan has held several strategic positions for the Ecobank Group in Ghana, Togo and Nigeria. He had previously been a Group Executive Director on the Board of ETI and earlier as Executive Director in Ecobank Nigeria.

    He started his career with Ecobank, in 1996 as Head of Commercial Bank and Regional Head in Ecobank Nigeria and since then he has held various senior and executive positions in Nigeria and within Ecobank Group, including Executive Director, Retail Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, Group Chief Finance officer, ET’, Group Executive Director, Operations & Technology, amongst others.

    Prior to joining Ecobank, Mr Akinwuntan was a General Manager, Springfountain Management Consultants, Lagos from 1993 – 1996; Deputy Manager – Corporate Finance, Credit and Marketing, Manufacturers Merchant Bank Plc, Lagos from 1991 – 1993, and was a Supervisor in Ernst & Young International (Chartered Accountants), Lagos from 1987 to 1991.

    A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), the new CEO also holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. He is an alumnus of the senior executive program (SEP) of the Harvard Business school, a honorary senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

    According to Ecobank, “In line with our leadership and business continuity procedures, the outgoing Managing Director, Charles Kie, will continue to manage Ecobank Nigeria throughout the transition period and ensure a smooth handover to Mr Akinwuntan.

    “Once again, we extend our sincere gratitude to Charles Kie for his tremendous contributions to Ecobank Nigeria’s development and wish him every success in his future endeavours.”

    Meanwhile, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria, Mr John Aboh, has congratulated Patrick on his new appointment.

    “We warmly welcome Patrick back to Ecobank Nigeria and look forward to providing him with full support from the Board. I must, once again, extend our most sincere gratitude to Charles for his tremendous contributions to Ecobank Nigeria’s development and wish him every success in his future endeavours,” Aboh said in another statement made available to newsmen on Thursday

  • FirstBank CEO, Adesola named African Banker of the Year

    Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited & Subsidiaries, has been named the African Banker of the Year in the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Award which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

    He was also inducted into the African Leadership CEOs Hall of Fame at the event.

    Dr. Adeduntan’s emergence as the African Banker of the Year is in recognition of his commitment to the noble ethics of the banking profession, strict compliance to the CBN’s reforms in the Nigerian banking industry and the economic development of the nation, coupled with his exemplary leadership in and out of the boardroom.

    The award is coming on the heels of series of nominations by the African Leadership Magazine, with focus on identifying and rewarding deserving individuals, corporate entities and governments who have excelled in leadership and entrepreneurship; proven versatility and public spiritedness laced with global best practice; contributed to a good human cause, as well as made remarkable achievements and unparalled contributions to global development.

    Responding, Adeduntan thanked the management of African Leadership Magazine for the award, stating that the award would be a further inspiration for FirstBank to continue to partner with businesses committed to the socio-economic development of the African Continent.

  • Buhari re-appoints Awolowo as CEO of NEPC

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Olusegun Awolowo as Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).

    According to a letter signed by Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the appointment lasts for four years.

    Mr Awolowo, a lawyer and scion of the Obafemi Awolowo family, was first appointed to the NEPC position in 2013.

  • Foreign partners exit inconsequential to 9mobile, CEO assures stakeholders, subscribers

    Foreign partners exit inconsequential to 9mobile, CEO assures stakeholders, subscribers

    Telecoms company, 9mobile has reassured its customers and key stakeholders that the exit of its foreign partners would not affect the quality of its network or its ability to deliver excellent products and services.

    Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), which formerly traded as Etisalat Nigeria, is now 9mobile following the unveiling of a new brand identity last month in Lagos. The change of name and logo was as a result of the exit of its erstwhile partners, the Emirate Telecommunications Corporation and Mubadala Development Company, both of the United Arab Emirates.

    Its Chief Executive Officer, Boye Olusanya, reassured the over 20 million subscribers on the network, industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other stakeholders of the company’s continued commitment to the delivery of innovative and qualitative services. He added that the ongoing brand migration signified strong business continuity with the company’s vision, values and traditions of innovativeness and passion for excellence, still intact.

    Olusanya said the exit of the foreign partners and consequently, the change of its brand identity, have not in any way changed the company, noting that the Nigerian employees who led the company’s success in the past nine years were still with the company.

    He said: “The departure of any partner has absolutely no bearing on the quality of service that you will continue to get. The people that exist within the business today are the ones that offer that service, the same ones who have been resilient and dynamic to cope with the need for this change, who will also be the ones who will continue to offer you service. And, if they show the same dynamism that they have shown over the last few days, then the service will only get better.

    “There has been no loss of perspective in the business or loss in opportunity for the business, so there wasn’t a process that meant that we will be dependent on any of our partners. There is this idea that the departure of one of the partners will lead to problems within the business. No. As an operating entity, we are totally dependent on ourselves.”

    Olusanya assured subscribers further that the quality of voice and data service on the network has not been affected by the exit of the former partners and the name change as the company has continued to offer the services it offered in the past, only with different names.

    He added that data services would continue be at the forefront of 9mobile’s business, as the company continues to expand its 4G LTE network with the objective of delivering best quality of service across all platforms pan-Nigeria.