The board of Punch Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs Valerie Omowunmi Tunde-Obe as Executive Director, Business Development and Innovation

A statement by the management of the publishers of Nigeria’s most-widely-read newspaper, Tunde-Obe’s appointment takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Before her new appointment, Tunde-Obe was a Non-Executive Director at Punch Nigeria Limited, contributing her expertise to corporate governance, strategic planning and innovation.The new Executive Director is a multi-talented creative professional, entrepreneur and corporate leader with over two decades of experience in the arts, advertising, beauty and culinary industries.

She started her career as a copywriter at LTC/JWT Advertising, where she worked on campaigns for prominent brands such as Coca-Cola, Guinness, Unilever and Cadbury among others for many years.

She later delved into entrepreneurship, founding KOPYKATS & Associates Limited, a freelance copywriting and production firm; United Hairways Beauty Company; and Iya Ibadan Local Cuisine & Foods.

Tunde-Obe has made a significant impact on the Nigerian music scene. She and her husband, Tunde Obe, who perform under the musical name T.W.O, have built an impressive career as renowned recording artistes, spanning nearly 30 years.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy from the University of Lagos and has earned certifications in Entrepreneurship Essentials as well as Design Thinking & Innovation from Harvard Business School Online.She is also certified in Natural Hair Care Formulation from Joan Morais Cosmetic School.

During her leisure time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, painting, travelling and connecting with people.

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