Global Citizen appoints Chuks-Adizue managing director

Global Citizen, an international advocacy organisation committed to ending extreme poverty, has announced the appointment of lfeoma Chuks-Adizue to the newly created role of Managing Director, Africa.

She will also oversee Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, which is pioneering first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit across Africa, driving economic investment, job creation and supporting entrepreneurship opportunities in each host country.

Based in Lagos, Ifeoma will spearhead the organisation’s activities in Africa, driving the implementation of Global Citizen’s strategy across the continent, including the return of Move Afrika in the new year.

As part of her responsibilities, Ifeoma will directly oversee key partnerships that will span business development, marketing, broadcast and event production, as well as Global Citizen’s Africa-based teams and operations across the continent.

She will work closely with Global Citizen’s executive leadership in New York City, playing an instrumental role in building relationships with private sector partners and within the philanthropic community.

“Ifeoma’s extensive leadership experience, together with her passion for advocating for women and girls across Africa, perfectly aligns with Global Citizen’s mission,” said the Global Citizen’s President, Liza Henshaw.

“Her vast networks of relationships across various sectors will be instrumental in advancing our work across the African continent for years to come.”

Ifeoma brings to Global Citizen two decades of experience in brand management, sales, business development, and media across Africa.

A passionate advocate for women and girls, Ifeoma is the author of two books, ‘The Uncommon Woman’ and ‘Made for MORE’, and the founder of an online platform, the Uncommon Woman Movement, aimed at supporting career women to achieve greater impact and fulfilment.

Ifeoma holds a degree in Economics from the University of Jos, Nigeria, and has received a number of accolades, including the Exceptional Leader of Excellence Award from the Global Women Economic Forum.