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Chinwe Bode-Akinwande

  • Head of Sponsorships, Partnerships, Events & Collaboration (SPEC), First Bank of Nigeria Ltd
  • Nigeria

Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) is a seasoned and passionate marketing communications professional whose career spans over two decades of rich, diverse experience across the public and private sectors. She is known not just for her strategic brilliance and innovative mindset, but also for her deep commitment to impact and purpose.

With a solid track record in brand communication, marketing strategy, digital engagement, and humanitarian advocacy, CBA has carved a niche as one of the most respected voices in her industry. Her influence was recognized by Women in Marketing & Communication Conference/Awards (WIMCA), where she was named among the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Marketing and Corporate Communications in both 2023 and 2024. In 2025, she was also celebrated as a Leading Ladies Africa 100 Women Honoree, affirming her position as a powerhouse in the marketing landscape.

Currently, she serves as the Head of Sponsorships, Partnerships, Events, and Collaborations at FirstBank—while also wearing the second hat of leading the Digital Marketing division. Her career journey includes impactful roles at organizations such as UNICEF, where she headed Product Line & Marketing; Zmirage Multi-Media Limited and Selcroft Associates, where she led Corporate Communications; and earlier roles at Ibeto Group and LynxTronix Computers, where she honed her craft.

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