The Director, Brand and Innovation at Grand Oak, Obinna Ike has been reported to have left the services of the company, The Industry can authoritatively reveal.
Ike who is fondly called Obi Ike by admirers exited the company on March 31st, 2023 after spending 3 years and 4 months driving the marketing and communication business of Grand Oak.
Ike is a marketing executive with a proven ability in strategic thinking and executions, with the ability to combine conventional brand management and targeted marketing acumen to drive innovative marketing solutions and cross platform implementation
He joined Grand Oak Limited on January 2020, having previously spent his career at Brand Footprint Communications as managing director from January 2016 to December 2019. Ike was at WPP as Vice President eCommerce & Digital from Jan 2014 – Jan 2016.
The former director of marketing and innovation at Grand Oak Limited next move is not certain yet as close associates and some reliable sources told The Industry he is keeping his next career move closed to his chest.
During his time at Grand Oak Limited, Ike has brought his strategic marketing acumen to bear on brands like Seaman Schnapp, Regal, Lord’s Dry Gin and others. He is revered among his peers as one of the most strategic thinkers in marketing and marketing communications.
Ike was celebrated by his former colleagues and industry friends on March 31st, 2023 somewhere in Ikeja GRA.
