BMA founder bags Swiss business award

Dr Abiodun Ajiborode, the founder of the Brand Management Academy and Business Leadership and Innovation Management, has received a doctorate from the prestigious Swiss Business School via their African partner, Nobel International Business School.

In addition to his doctorate, Ajiborode received the Presidential Alumni Leadership Award for Excellence and SBS’s Best Graduating Student Award.

Ajiborode, a well-known figure in the marketing industry, founded BMA and BLIM with the goal of developing practical marketing skills and leadership capabilities for practicing and aspiring executives in Africa.

He has consistently elevated the institution, which is now recognized as Nigeria’s premier hub for practical marketing, commercial, and leadership capability development.

BMA provides comprehensive training programs that teach essential competencies for effective brand management.

Throughout his distinguished career, Ajiborode has held key positions, including Operations Director and Marketing Director for Coca-Cola Nigeria, where he oversaw strategic business planning and growth initiatives.

His professional experience has also included positions 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 has an MBA from Lagos Business School and a Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the United Kingdom.

He has also completed executive programs at Harvard University, Kellogg Business School, and Cornell University, broadening his industry knowledge and leadership skills.