Get Guardian on GoogleBHM Holdings, the African communications services group, has announced a new leadership structure as it marks the 20th anniversary of its founding. Founder, Ayeni Adekunle has become Group Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair of BHM Holdings. In the new role, he will lead group strategy, governance, investments, technology, talent and international expansion while stepping away from the day-to-day management of the group’s operating companies.
Iretomiwa Akintunde
JOHNSON has been appointed Managing Director of BHM, the group’s public relations and reputation management consultancy, while NjidekaAkabogu Eke-Uche has been appointed Managing Director of ID Africa, its pan-African communications, media and intelligence company. Both appointments take effect on 1 January 2027.
Plaqad, BHM Holdings’ artificial-intelligence and communications technology company, is led by Joseph Enesu, who pioneered BHM AI Labs and has overseen the development of Plaqad Intelligence.
The changes formalise a holding-company structure under which BHM, ID Africa and Plaqad operate as distinct BHM Holdings companies, each with dedicated leadership, capabilities and growth priorities.
Ayeni said: “Twenty years ago, the ideas we had were much bigger than our resources. We wanted to build an African company that could do excellent work, develop great people, create useful platforms and compete with the best companies anywhere in the world.
“We got many things wrong, we learned, we changed and we kept building. Today, World PR Day is celebrated in more than 65 countries. NECLive continues to shape the creative industry and cultural initiatives around the world. Our research is helping people understand communications across African markets, and the work our teams do for clients has been recognised repeatedly by some of the most respected organisations in our industry.
“But I am even more excited about what comes next. The appointment of Iretomiwa and Njideka, Joseph’s work at Plaqad, our investment in artificial intelligence and the completion of our first private placement are all connected. We are building an institution that can outlive its founders, develop new leaders and create African solutions for the world.”
Founded in Lagos in November 2006, BHM has developed from a small Nigerian public relations business into an international communications group working directly and through franchise relationships in Nigeria.
