Stanforte Edge appoints Oluwayemisi Adekunle to Board of Advisors of project enable Africa

Stanforte Edge Ltd/Gte is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Oluwayemisi Adekunle to its Board of Directors, and the Advisory Board of Project Enable Africa. With over two decades of experience in Public Relations and Stakeholders’ Engagement, Yemisi brings a wealth of expertise to the organization’s leadership team.

In her new role, Yemisi will provide strategic governance and leadership in the areas of Public Relations and Stakeholders Engagement, further advancing Project Enable Africa’s mission of promoting shared prosperity for underserved populations across Africa.

Oluwayemisi is a seasoned Pan African Public Relations & Affairs Strategist with extensive experience designing and implementing strategies that position leading organizations as consumer brands of choice. Leading cross-functional teams, she has demonstrated the ability to engage private/public sector stakeholders, design policies, and spearhead initiatives that foster strategic alliances, position market leaders, and increase revenue.

She is a graduate of English from the University of Ilorin and has further homed in on her craft by acquiring local and international certifications and recognition from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) United Kingdom, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) United Kingdom, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON).

Throughout her career, Yemisi has been a firm advocate of empowerment, lending her expertise to non-profit organizations such as the Cherie Blair Foundation, Women In Successful Career {WISCAR} and Women in Management Business (WIMBIZ) to identify, develop, and nurture talent across various commercial sectors. Some of her notable achievements include improving Pfizer’s reputation and brand awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading communication strategies for Sickle Cell Disease in Emerging Markets, and spearheading agreements and media relations announcements for Accord for a Healthier World across Africa.

“We are thrilled to welcome Yemisi to our Board of Directors,” said Olusola Owonikoko, Founder and Executive Director of Stanforte Edge. “Her extensive experience and proven track record in Public Relations and Stakeholders Engagement will be invaluable as we continue to drive positive change and advocate for disability inclusion across Africa.”

Yemisi’s appointment underscores Project Enable Africa’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within its leadership team and throughout its programs and initiatives.
Please join us in welcoming Yemisi Adekunle to the Project Enable Africa family.