CMC Connect LLP (Perception Consulting), one of Nigeria’s foremost public relations and strategic communication firms, has announced the appointment of Mr. Kunle Elebute as its Chairman-Designate.
He will succeed the current Chairman, Mr. Akinmolu Opeodu, effective January 1, 2025.
The firm said that by instituting strong corporate governance values, Mr. Opeodu has steered the company’s board through a period of remarkable growth and transformation.
Mr. Kunle Elebute brings over 40 years of corporate experience. He was a National Senior Partner, at KPMG Nigeria, from 2016 to 2022.
He led KPMG Africa as Chairman from 2017 to 2022 and was a board member of KPMG International, Europe, Middle East & Africa from 2017 to 2022, and he is currently the Board Chair of Teach for Nigeria & PSI Nigeria (an affiliate of US-based healthcare not-for-profit) and Gerrard Capital Advisory Services.
In his remarks, Mr. Opeodu stated, “It has been a privilege to lead CMC Connect LLP through such exciting chapters of its growth. I am confident that Kunle is the ideal leader to carry forward our legacy of excellence. His dynamic leadership and forward-thinking approach will propel the company to new heights.”
Responding to his appointment, Mr. Elebute stated, “I am honoured to lead CMC Connect LLP’s board at this pivotal moment. My vision is to help transform CMC Connect LLP into a game-changer in the public relations and strategic communication industry, not just in Nigeria but across Africa.
“Together with our talented team, we will harness technology, innovation, strategic insights, and cutting-edge solutions to exceed our clients’ expectations and redefine industry standards.”
On his part, the Lead Partner, CMC Connect LLP, Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Elebute as our Chairman-Designate. His appointment signals a bold step in our journey to becoming the foremost public relations and strategic communication firm in Nigeria. We are poised for groundbreaking growth and innovation under his leadership, as well as strengthening our presence across Africa and capturing new market opportunities.”.
CMC Connect LLP, founded in 1992, is a game-changer in Nigeria’s communications space, leveraging insight-driven, bold, and creative solutions that put our clients ahead of the game.
Transiting from a Limited Liability Company to a Limited Liability Partnership, it has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic, most diversified, and most capacity-infused public relations and strategic communication firms.
As the exclusive affiliate of Burson (a WPP company) in Nigeria, it operates from Nigeria’s economic capital and the largest economy in Africa.
The firm is strategically positioned to provide solutions across markets using a project management approach.
With experienced and highly skilled professionals, the firm is inspired and committed to delivering extraordinary services, solving the most difficult issues for its esteemed clients, and transforming businesses through communications.
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