Bukonla Adebakin – Creative Leader & Strategic Innovator
Bukonla Adebakin is a dynamic and creative leader with over a decade of experience pioneering impactful initiatives at the intersection of media, technology, and social development. She possesses a unique ability to envision, strategize, and execute high-impact programs by creatively integrating social purpose with robust financial and operational management. Bukonla consistently transforms challenges into opportunities for growth, innovation, and meaningful change.
Her leadership is characterized by a forward-thinking approach to problem-solving and organizational development. As Chief Operating Officer of Intense Group, a growth marketing agency operating in the UK and Nigeria, Bukonla drives strategic execution with a creative lens focused on performance and profitability. She fosters innovation within operations, optimizing cross-functional collaboration and positioning the company for sustained success through inventive growth strategies.
Bukonla’s tenure as Senior Advisor at The Future Project vividly showcases her capacity for creative program design and execution on a significant scale. She didn’t just manage projects; she creatively conceptualized and steered multifaceted initiatives that addressed critical youth development needs across Africa. This includes:
The Future Awards Africa: Expanding the reach and impact of Africa’s foremost platform for young changemakers across over 12 countries, requiring creative logistical and engagement strategies.
Aiki & Microsoft Collaboration: Innovatively designing and implementing a large-scale skills development program combining virtual and physical training to enhance youth employability.
Intern for Jobs: Launching a bold, creative initiative aiming to place 100,000 young Africans into internships – demonstrating visionary thinking and execution capability.
MHub: Establishing Africa’s foremost Media Hub, a creative solution fostering media entrepreneurship.
Her creative approach to program development and partnership building was instrumental in securing over $780,000 in funding for these youth initiatives. Furthermore, her strategic and potentially creative interventions contributed to a remarkable 70% year-on-year growth during her time at RED.
Bukonla blends her creative vision with strong analytical skills (research, data analysis) and a proven ability to execute complex projects under pressure. Her talent for building relationships across diverse disciplines fuels collaborative innovation. Educated at globally recognized institutions like Warwick Business School (MBA) and Pan-Atlantic University, complemented by specialized training in Project Cycle Management, Bukonla possesses the intellectual framework to underpin her creative strategies.
Passionate about creating social impact, Bukonla Adebakin is more than an experienced operator; she is a creative architect of growth and impact, adept at envisioning novel solutions and leading teams to bring them to fruition. Her unique blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and creative energy makes her an invaluable asset for any forward-looking organization.
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