Ajiborode bags Swiss Business award

Abiodun Ajiborode, a renowned figure in the marketing industry and founder of the Brand Management Academy (BMA) and Business Leadership and Innovation Management (BLIM), has achieved a significant milestone by earning his doctorate degree from the prestigious Swiss Business School (SBS) through their African partner, Nobel International Business School (NiBS).

This remarkable accomplishment underscores his unwavering dedication and expertise in the fields of brand management and marketing.

In addition to his doctorate, Ajiborode has also clinched the Presidential Alumni Leadership Award for Excellence and the Best Graduating Student Award from SBS Swiss Business School.

Ajiborode, who founded BMA and BLIM with the vision to develop practical marketing skills and leadership capabilities for both practicing and aspiring executives in Africa, continues to raise the bar with his visionary leadership. His institutions are recognised as Nigeria’s foremost practical marketing, commercial, and leadership capability development hubs, offering comprehensive training programs designed to deliver essential competencies for effective brand management.

Ajiborode’s extensive career includes significant roles such as Operations Director and Marketing Director for Coca-Cola Nigeria, where he led strategic business planning and drove growth initiatives. His professional journey also includes roles such as Head of Marketing and Sales at Grand Oak Limited, Marketing Manager at SABMiller, and Senior Brand Manager at PZ Cussons.

In addition to his new doctorate, Ajiborode holds an MBA from Lagos Business School and a Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK. He has also completed executive programs at Harvard University, Kellogg Business School, and Cornell University, further enhancing his expertise and leadership in the industry.

Since its inception, BMA has graduated numerous outstanding marketers who have gone on to excel in various sectors. Under Ajiborode’s guidance, the academy has cultivated a network of leaders and innovators who have significantly contributed to the marketing and brand management fields across Nigeria and beyond.

This latest achievement not only highlights Ajiborode’s commitment to continuous learning and professional development but also sets a new benchmark for excellence within the marketing and brand management community. His impact on the careers and lives of numerous professionals through his mentorship and innovative training programs at BMA continues to inspire and elevate the standards of the industry.