A seasoned and proven performer, having specific training for global leadership and innovative solutions to issues of corporate and public governance. Member of the prestigious MIT Sloan Fellows cohort. Cross-cultural advocate and communication expert in conflict resolution, viewpoint presentation and strategic market immersion. An academic with a strong corporate background. Over 20 years specific Advertising/Marketing experience. Creative-communications practitioner, innovative FMCG marketeer, boundary-defying communications concepts, not afraid to take a (calculated) risk, or blaze a trail. Not fazed by new locations, adapts quickly to new situations; ability to evaluate the 'unseen' angle of business communication and marketing strategy. Challenge-driven, keen learner, avid reader, whose career path shows a penchant for new or renewed product introductions. Vast experience as a cross-functional marketing resource for African, Caribbean and North American markets. Specialized in finding unconventional media opportunities, creative communication platforms, and geo-specific communication management. A powerful presenter. Polyglot: speaking English, French, Ewe (Ghana, Togo & Republique du Benin), Igbo, Hausa,Yoruba, Haitian Creole and Kiswahili. Current interest in learning Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish.