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‘In Conversation with….’ is a series of online discussions with business leaders. These bitesize events are aimed at providing direction, assistance and hope during these uncertain times. The events take place from 9am-9.30am (BST) on the first Wednesday of every month.
In November, we are delighted to welcome Folake Soetan, CEO of Ikeja Electric to discuss Disruptive Leadership.
Dr King Omeihe, Head of Business Management for the Business School and Folake will discuss leadership, what it means to Folake, the importance of inspiring people around you and how leadership has changed over the years.
Folake Soetan
Folake Soetan is the Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric Plc, the largest privately run Distribution Company in Sub-Saharan Africa and the foremost in Nigeria by revenue and innovation.
This journey commenced in 2015 when Folake joined Ikeja Electric as Deputy Chief Commercial Officer. She was immediately tasked with creating strategies and initiatives to reduce commercial and collection losses. She also had the crucial responsibility of improving customer service delivery while also building a team of young, agile and committed employees to provide fresh ideas for turning the business around.
Folake joined the company when Ikeja Electric was at a pivotal stage of implementing its transformational plan. The newly privatized business had commissioned an Asset Mapping and Customer Enumeration program to help improve the database of the company in relation to its customer numbers and infrastructure, with the ultimate objective of being able to serve Ikeja Electric’s customers better.
Within a year, Folake was made Chief Commercial Officer of Ikeja Electric, ushering in one of the most amazing turnarounds the industry has witnessed from a commercial point of view.
Please note, this is a virtual event and will start promptly at 9am.
You will have the opportunity to join the conversation by asking questions to Folake & King throughout the event.
We look forward to welcoming you to join our conversation!
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