Yemi Adeyemi is a Strategic Communications Leader, Relationship Manager, Non-Technical Risk Manager, Storyteller, and Life Coach. His rich career of over 20 years has taken him through the Nigerian Banking Industry and global firms, KPMG and Cadbury, and now Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG). At Cadbury Nigeria, he was Communications Manager and led communications strategy development and implementation for several corporate initiatives. Yemi joined NLNG in 2008 and has served the organisation in various positions. He is currently Manager, Community Relations & Sustainable Development with the responsibility of developing and managing the implementation of community relations policies, plans, strategies and social performance to ensure that they compare favourably with best practices, mitigate the impact of the company’s presence and operations in the communities and engender meaningful and sustainable impact that is relevant to local needs and aligned with the company's business objectives.

Camilla is a communications, marketing and reputation management specialist with over 15 years of experience. With a Masters from the London School of Economics, Camilla has a unique ability to apply traditional communications and marketing skills to her passion of development, health and environmental issues. Camilla is currently the Strategic Communications Lead for Project Last Mile, an organization that applies private sector expertise in marketing and communications to public health challenges across Africa. Previously, she spent eight years at The Coca-Cola Company with her last role being Head of Communications for Southern & East Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a certified Strategic Management Communication Professional (SCMP).

Christine is a seasoned freelance consultant with over 30 years of extensive experience spanning non-profit, government, and private sectors. Her expertise includes communication management, change management, stakeholder engagement, business development, research, community projects, social investment, training, and facilitation. She became an SCMP in 2022.

A dedicated professional committed to enhancing client ROI and fostering shared value, Christine excels in business communication development. She embraces collaborative teamwork and leverages creative design thinking to drive project success.

Commencing her career as a strategic business communicator and project manager in the private sector, Christine transitioned through local government, defence, health, and non-profit domains. She founded her own strategic communication consultancy and cultivated robust partnerships across private and government sectors, focusing on tailored communication strategies.

Christine actively contributes to community research, development initiatives, and project facilitation, prioritising interactive and sustainable approaches. She recognises effective stakeholder engagement and communication as pivotal to project triumph.

As the founder of Christine Breet Communication, she holds esteemed roles as a judge for prestigious awards like Silver Quill, Blue Ribbon for International Quills, Atlanta IABC Silver Quills, and IABC Southern Region Silver Quill Awards. She is a judge for the South African Publication Awards, served as a board member for IAP2 SADC and partook in the United States International Visitor Leadership Program.

Possessing adept project management, training, and facilitation skills, Christine conducts diverse communication courses. Noteworthy media feats include amplifying media presence for NGOs and cultural organisations on limited budgets.

Christine is a respected speaker, facilitator, and lecturer who imparts wisdom at universities and delivers courses for organisations. Committed to NPOs, she lends support in communication needs and advisory capacities.

Christine's accolades include the IABC International Best of the Best Award, Gold Quill, and Silver Quill for the VWSA Communication Excellence Training for Leaders program (as an associate for Devcom). She contributed to the Aurecon team's Gold Award for International Facilitation for the Assmang Housing Project and earned recognition for work on the Kom uit vir Afrikaans campaign. She garnered the SACOB award for Best Membership Growth during her tenure with the Witbank Chamber of Commerce.

With more than 30 years’ of experience across a wide range of industries, I have worked in most facets of corporate communication – internal communication, sponsorship management, media liaison, reputation management, and change management. Across my roles at different organisations, I have worked with local leadership teams and management in African countries, as well as contributed to international communication strategy.
My strongest skill (and greatest passion) is language – writing editing, and proofreading – all in pursuit of creating understanding with the target audience. The written word is followed closely by effective internal communication. I have created and implemented strategies, developed new channels, and supported leadership to ensure effective communication that supports company goals.
I have been recognised internally and externally for my work. In 2013 I received a Communication Star at Saint-Gobain for developing health and safety communication for blue-collar workers. The newspaper, Your Life, was also named Newspaper of the Year by the South African Publications Forum in the same year.
In 1999 I was awarded the Editor of the Year accolade by the Southern African Association of Industrial Editors. In 2023, I received the Best of the Best award in the category Communication Training & Education in the IABC’s Gold Quill Awards Programme.

Carol is a seasoned communications expert, her extensive knowledge and practice in Corporate Communications, Sustainability Marketing, and unique approach to PR and Digital (PR2.0) provides a dynamic foundation to providing communication solutions.
She has over the years worked on local and multinational brands in establishing their presence in local and international markets. A few notable brands that she has handled include AIG Insurance Ltd and MERCK Healthcare which she worked closely with providing strategic direction to their communications in East Africa as well as invaluable PR counsel to the Management team. She has led the Coca-Cola East and Central Africa Franchise agency communications team for over five years where she was involved in Brand, Sustainability and Corporate Communications.

Chisimchere is a communications professional with expertise in brand strategy, corporate storytelling, content development, advertising, and public relations. Her multidisciplinary background equips her to design and execute impactful communication strategies that advance business objectives.

With over a decade of experience, she has worked with brands across diverse sectors, including FMCG, financial services, healthcare, and energy, helping them maintain leadership and expand into new categories and markets.

Currently, she is the Corporate Communications Lead at Nigerdock, a leading Nigerian maritime company, where she oversees internal communications, branding, and public relations.

Chisimchere holds a master’s degree in Media and Communication from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, and is an active member of local and international professional bodies.

I'm a seasoned Business Lead with 30+ years of expertise in guiding communication strategy, ideation, and nurturing executive competencies. Since 1993, I've crafted communication solutions that reshape perceptions, engage audiences, and drive outcomes. Through CommStrat Communication & Ideation, I collaborate with experts spanning manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment, agriculture, and engineering.

My niche empowers organizations through strategic communication and fostering executive growth. Specializing in enhancing capabilities, fostering collaboration, building trust, and reinforcing culture, I drive productivity during change and optimize talent attraction. With a knack for remote work, I ensure effective collaboration.

I excel in measurable communication on time and budget. Expertise extends to external communication, brand building, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement. I stay ahead with industry trends.

In guiding executive expertise, employee engagement, operational communication, change management, and brand communication, I develop strategies aligned with goals, engage employees, manage projects, and lead change.

Content creation skills span scripting, editing, copywriting, and visual communication. I'm data-savvy, conducting research, surveys, and testing. Proficient in brand communication, I leverage digital channels.

Mentorship recognition includes IABC and Southern Africa Corporate Awards. I evaluate Gold Quill and Silver Quill Standards, contributing to communication growth.

In a dynamic world, I innovate, drive results, empower executives, and ensure impactful communication.

My relationship with learning and development was shaped early on in my career. Guided by wonderful mentors to “apply the mind,” I was taught to think beyond linear approaches. This has defined my journey as both a ‘student of life’ and a communication professional.

I currently find myself in the shoes of an independent consultant and solopreneur. My specialisation is corporate communication, change communication, public relations, stakeholder management, leadership communication, internal communication, and emerging issues analysis.

Like many other communication professionals, I have worked across both public and private sectors, including NGOs, public–private provincial government projects, banking and financial services, engineering, and education. In these roles, I have taken on responsibilities that demand analytical depth and problem-solving at both specialist and leadership levels.

I hold a master’s degree in Public Relations Management, with my dissertation (a qualitative research study) exploring the relationship between public relations consultants and their clients.

As a Certified Strategic Communication Management Professional with the Global Communication Certification Council, I’m committed to upholding global standards of excellence and ethics in communication.

I value excellence, and as a past award recipient, I also serve as an evaluator on the IABC Africa Blue Ribbon Panel for Silver Quill Award entries, as well as for the IABC Gold Quill Awards.

I am a strategic and results-driven Corporate Communications and Public Relations professional with over 10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, media relations, crisis communication, digital PR, and reputation management. I excel at developing and executing high-impact communication strategies that enhance brand visibility and corporate positioning.

My career spans diverse industries including telecom, finance, aviation, manufacturing, government, and NGOs. I have successfully worked with both global and local brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, Guinness, Emirates, MTV, Yara International, Reckitt Benckiser, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This breadth of experience has honed my ability to manage complex communications, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and deliver results that align with strategic business objectives.

In the long term, I aspire to contribute to strategic leadership and best practices in Corporate Communications and Public Relations at a global level. I am committed to fostering ethical, research-driven, and globally informed communication strategies that enhance corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, and brand influence.

I believe effective communication is a key driver in shaping corporate leadership, governance, and business sustainability, particularly in emerging markets. By integrating cross-cultural literacy, innovation, and accountability into communication frameworks, I aim to support organisations in harnessing their managerial, entrepreneurial, and corporate potential to drive meaningful impact at both regional and global levels.

I bring over seven years of experience across journalism and strategic communications: five in the newsroom, and the last two and a half as a communication strategist and founder of GLANN Media Consult.

As a former editor, I learned to distill clarity from chaos, craft narratives that resonate, and recognise the nuances of timing, tone, and audience. That editorial instinct is now central to my strategic practice. Today, I advise organisations and executives on how to tell their stories with purpose, manage their reputations with foresight, and communicate with cultural intelligence across Africa.

At GLANN Media Consult, I lead a team that helps brands craft messages that move markets, influence stakeholders, and earn trust. From regional storytelling campaigns to executive positioning and crisis communication, my work spans sectors but the goal remains the same: clarity, credibility, and impact.

I believe those who master communication shape perception, policy, and progress. That belief powers my work and the mindset I bring to IABC.

I am a passionate and strategic communications coordinator with a strong track record of delivering impactful internal and external communication campaigns. With experience in the education and ESG sectors, I specialise in crafting clear, compelling narratives that align with business goals and build authentic engagement across diverse stakeholder groups.

My career has included driving integrated campaigns across digital, print, and on-site platforms, ranging from change communication and employee engagement to public relations, brand storytelling, and corporate social investment initiatives. I am skilled in content development, campaign management, stakeholder liaison, and the development of measurement tools to assess reach, engagement, and outcomes. I have successfully supported cross-functional teams in executing communication strategies that promote organisational culture, brand reputation, and values-aligned behaviour change.

Joining IABC Africa represents a natural extension of my professional and personal mission: to use communication as a force for connection, progress, and impact across the continent.

Adedoyin has over 13 years of professional experience providing strategic communications consulting and specialised communications training for executives, employees and in-house teams of corporate, development and philanthropic organisations. She has successfully executed projects for Luminate, mothers2mothers and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and has facilitated communications training for Mastercard Foundation, Michelin Nigeria, GIZ Nigeria, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Pension Fund Operators (PenOp), amongst others.

As a Chartered PR Practitioner and a certified Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) with a Masters in Corporate and Marketing Communications degree from IE Business School, Adedoyin is passionate about equipping African communications professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to deliver impact-driven results and contribute to the positive development of the African continent.

Adedoyin is an advisory board member of the Institute for Internal Communication Africa (IFICA) and a member of the Global Columnist Network of Strategic – a leading global communication leadership platform.

I am a strategic communications professional with over a decade of experience in the energy sector. I currently serve as an External Relations specialist at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), one of Africa’s foremost energy companies. My career at NLNG has spanned multiple functions, including Local Content, Corporate Communications, and Government Relations, which has deepened my capacity for cross-functional communication, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.

Prior to joining the corporate sector, I began my career in academia, focusing on Ethical Theory with an emphasis on sustainability. This foundation continues to shape my approach to communication, which is anchored in clarity, accountability, and long-term impact.

My role at NLNG involves crafting high-level messaging, managing relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, and supporting strategic initiatives that advance the organisation’s brand and license to operate. I have also contributed to internal campaigns aimed at culture change and safety performance.

I hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and am a certified Communication Management Professional (CMP) through IABC. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Analytics to further enhance my ability to drive data-informed communication strategies.

I strive to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that communication is not only heard but also felt, and that it delivers measurable value.

I am a motivated and creative communications professional with practical experience helping organisations navigate change, growth and optimisation. My work focuses on developing clear, audience-centred strategies that help brands connect with the people who matter most to them.

At CommStrat Strategic Communication & Ideation, I support clients by crafting tailored messaging, managing digital content, and carrying out in-field research to make sure our communication is relevant and effective. My work includes content creation, social media management, digital marketing, brand messaging, PR activities and strategic workshops for clients in different sectors.

I hold a degree in Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies from the University of Pretoria and a Digital Marketing certificate from the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business.

As a board member for the IABC Africa Region, I’m committed to upholding best practices, learning from others, and bringing fresh ideas and practical support to our network. I believe good communication builds trust, inspires action and makes a positive difference in people’s lives and organisations alike.

Dr. Amanda Hamilton-Attwell is the founder and Executive Director of BusinessDNA. For more than two decades BusinessDNA has offered specialized business communication services to local and global companies. Amanda holds a PhD in Communication Science from the University of South Africa, she's an Accredited Business Communicator and Fellow of the International Association for Business Communicators (IABC). With over three decades of experience, she's influenced the communication profession as a lecturer, researcher, consultant, and strategic advisor. Her business aligned strategic communication interventions have benefitted numorous local and global companies, She chaired the IABC Africa Region, was an IABC Research Foundation Trustee, and co-chaired the IABC Career Road Map team. In 2014 she received the IABC Chairman's Award and in 2021 the Rae Hamblin award for her role in the work group tha developed the Career Assessment Tool for Communication Professionals. As an adept evaluator she has served on numerous local and global Blue Ribbon Panels, including on Canada East and Canada West panels. She develop the communication awards programme for teriary institutions to a level where it is now a feeding ground for Quill award entries.