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Bodam Taiwo

Country:

  • Nigeria

Designation and Company

  • Customer Marketing Director, West and Central Africa, Diageo South, West, Central Africa

Years of Experience

  • 20+

years

Area of Expertise/Speaking

1.

  • Commercial Strategy, Growth & Market Expansion

2.

  • Leadership, Culture & Talent Development

3.

  • Personal Branding, Visibility & Strategic Influence

Notable Career Highlights/Milestones

1.

  • Leads Customer Marketing Strategy for Diageo across West & Central Africa, driving growth across 20+ markets through route-to-market transformation, distributor ecosystems, and regional capability building.

2.

  • Founded The Refined Lady Movement and Summit, a global platform advancing feminine leadership and executive presence, impacting over 3,000 women through flagship programmes and experiences.

3.

  • Recognised as a leading voice in marketing and leadership, with multiple accolades including Top 100 Women in Marketing & Communications (2026) and Pernod Ricard Bold & Agile Leadership Awards (2023 & 2024).

Professional Summary

Lady Bodam Taiwo is a Customer Marketing Director for West and Central Africa, leading strategy and execution across 20+ markets within a leading global FMCG organisation. With over a decade of experience building and scaling multinational brands, she has established a reputation for driving commercial growth, shaping market strategy, and leading high-performing, cross-cultural teams.

Beyond her corporate role, she is the founder of The Refined Female Leader, a platform dedicated to equipping women with the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and influence. Her work sits at the intersection of marketing, executive presence, and feminine leadership, where she has mentored and coached emerging and established leaders across industries.

Lady Bodam is deeply committed to advancing the representation of African women in senior leadership. Through her thought leadership, mentorship, and strategic platforms, she is actively shaping narratives, building visibility, and creating pathways for women to access C-suite and board-level opportunities globally.

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