CMC Connect LLP (Perception Consulting), one of Nigeria’s
foremost Public Relations and Strategic Communication firms, has announced the appointment of Mr.
Kunle Elebute as its Chairman-Designate.
He will succeed the current Chairman Mr. Akinmolu Opeodu, effective January 1, 2025. By instituting
strong corporate governance values, Mr Opeodu has steered the company’s board through a period of
remarkable growth and transformation
Mr. Kunle Elebute brings over 40 years of corporate experience. He was National Senior Partner, KPMG
Nigeria from 2016 to 2022. He led KPMG Africa as Chairman from 2017 to 2022 and was a board
member, KPMG International, Europe, Middle East & Africa from 2017 to 2022. He is currently the Board
Chair of Teach for Nigeria & PSI Nigeria (affiliate of US-based healthcare not-for-profit), and Gerrard
Capital Advisory Services.
In his remarks, Mr. Opeodu stated, “It has been a privilege to lead CMC Connect LLP through such
exciting chapters of its growth. I am confident that Kunle is the ideal leader to carry forward our legacy
of excellence. His dynamic leadership and forward-thinking approach will propel the company to new
heights.”
Responding to his appointment, Mr. Elebute stated, “I am honored to lead CMC Connect LLP’s board at
this pivotal moment.” “My vision is to help transform CMC Connect LLP into a game-changer in the
Public Relations and Strategic Communication industry, not just in Nigeria but across Africa. Together
with our talented team, we will harness technology, innovation, strategic insights, and cutting-edge
solutions to exceed our clients’ expectations and redefine industry standards.”
On his part, the Lead Partner, CMC Connect LLP, Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, stated,“ We are thrilled to
welcome Mr. Elebute as our Chairman-Designate.” “His appointment signals a bold step in our journey
to becoming the foremost Public Relations and Strategic Communication firm in Nigeria. We are poised
for groundbreaking growth and innovation under his leadership, as well as strengthening our presence
across Africa and capturing new market opportunities,” he concluded.
More about CMC Connect LLP (Perception Consulting)
_CMC Connect LLP founded in 1992, is a game-changer in Nigeria’s communications space, leveraging
insight-driven, bold, and creative solutions that put our clients ahead of the game. Transiting from a
Limited Liability Company to a Limited Liability Partnership, it has emerged as one of Nigeria's most
dynamic, most diversified, and most capacity-infused Public Relations and Strategic Communication
firms.
As the exclusive affiliate of Burson (a WPP company) in Nigeria, it operates from Nigeria’s economic
capital and the largest economy in Africa. The firm is strategically positioned to provide solutions across
markets using a project management approach.
With experienced and highly skilled professionals, the firm is inspired and committed to delivering
extraordinary services, solving the most difficult issues for its esteemed clients, and transforming
businesses through communications._
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