Chioma Afe, a revered marketing communications, retailer expert and sustainability professional, has left the services of Access Holdings Company owners of Access Bank to join Seplat Energy Plc as Director of External Affairs and Sustainability announces the appointment of Mrs. Chioma Y. Afe as Director of External Affairs and Sustainability, effective June 15th, 2023.

Chioma brings over 25 years of experience as a strategic Senior Communications Executive and Business Leader, known for developing impactful communication strategies that drive business growth and enhance brand reputation.

She joins Seplat from Access Bank Group, where she held various roles, including Group Head of Marketing and Communications, and has worked in leadership positions at several renowned companies in Nigeria and across the African continent. Chioma holds an MBA and is actively involved in professional organizations and boards.

The Board and Management of Seplat Energy Plc are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Chioma Y. Afe as the Director of External Affairs and Sustainability effective June 15th, 2023.

Chioma is an accomplished strategic Senior Communications Executive and Business Leader with over 25 years of experience in developing and implementing high-impact communication strategies that drive business growth, enhance brand reputation, and drive revenue growth.

She is recognized as a self-motivated, passionate, dedicated, and proactive leader with a strong problem-solving mindset and an exceptional work ethic.

She joins us from the Access Bank Group, where she served in various capacities, leaving the organization as Group Head of Marketing and Communications for the banking Group.

She is also a member of the executive team, supervising corporate and retail communication teams across Nigeria and the African subsidiary markets.

Before this, Chioma was the Divisional Head of Corporate Communications at Diamond Bank Plc.

She has also worked in DSTV (MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd), Cadbury Mondelez, Airtel, Coca-Cola Nigeria, British American Tobacco (BATN), Andersen, and Tequila Nigeria Limited in various leadership and managerial capacities, both locally and across the African continent.

A lifelong learner, she has an MBA from the Imperial College Business School, London, a Diploma in Marketing from the Institute of Direct Marketing London, and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Port Harcourt.

She is a Board Member of Women in Management, Business & Public Service (WIMBIZ), EXCO member of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria, and a Full member of, the National Institute of Marketing Nigeria.