Seplat Energy Appoints Chioma Afe as Director External Affairs and Sustainability
The Board and Management of Seplat Energy Plc has appointed Chioma Y. Afe as the Director, External Affairs and Sustainability effective June 15, 2023, the company said in a release.
Afe is an accomplished strategic Senior Communications Executive and Business Leader with over 25 years’ experience in developing and implementing high-impact communication strategies that drive business growth, enhance brand reputation and drive revenue growth.
She is recognized as a self-motivated, passionate, dedicated, and proactive leader with a strong problem-solving mindset and an exceptional work ethic.
“Afe joined us from the Access Bank Group, where she served in various capacities, leaving the organisation as Group Head of Marketing and Communications for the banking Group,” the statement read.
“She was also a member of the executive team, supervising corporate and retail communication teams across Nigeria and the African subsidiary markets.”
Prior to this, Afe was the Divisional Head of Corporate Communications at Diamond Bank Plc. She has also worked in DSTV (MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd), Cadbury Mondeleez, Airtel, and Coca-Cola Nigeria.
The new Director External Affairs and Sustainability was also British American Tobacco (BATN), Andersen and Tequila Nigeria Limited in various leadership and managerial capacities, both locally and across the African continent.
“She is a lifelong learner with an MBA from the Imperial College Business School, London, a Diploma in Marketing from the Institute of Direct Marketing London and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Port Harcourt.
“She is a Board Member of Women in Management, Business & Public Service (WIMBIZ), EXCO member of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria and a Full member, National Institute of Marketing Nigeria,” the statement read.
Seplat Energy said Chioma Y. Afe is married with beautiful children.