mediaReach OMD Nigeria Appoints Stephen Onaivi as New MD

mediaReach OMD Nigeria Appoints Stephen Onaivi as New MD

By THECONSCIENCEng

The Board of Directors of mediaReach OMD Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Stephen Onaivi effective January 1st, 2024.

Onaivi will become the managing director of the nation’s foremost media investment and management agency, known for its thought leadership and innovativeness.

The Regional Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Media Group West & Central Africa (OMG WeCA), Mr. Alaba Fadero, announced Onaivi’s appointment in Lagos in a statement to THECONSCIENCEng on Monday.

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According to Mr. Fadero, “Stephen’s appointment is the result of a careful succession planning and talent development program. He is expected to maintain OMD’s industry leadership and drive our regional growth strategy across the three critical global pillars of Client, People, and Capability.”

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Onaivi is a homegrown, globally evolved professional who has been responsible for driving innovation across major brands, including Diageo, Airtel, Olam, Vodafone, Virgin Atlantic, Google, Uber, and GSK, to mention a few across the West and Central African region.

Before his new appointment, Onaivi was the Managing Director of OMD Ghana, where he contributed to developing a multi-disciplinary, forward-looking media and advertising industry and serviced an array of national, multinational, and regional clients.

Reacting to his new appointment, Onaivi expressed confidence that the industry leadership and innovative strides of OMD Nigeria would be maintained under his leadership, stating, “We are proud of our thought leadership and pragmatic approach to providing value-driven services to our clients, and they should expect more with our team’s renewed commitment.”