UPDATED: First Bank’s Ani-Mumuney Elected to Head ADVAN

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs Folake Ani-Mumuney, has been elected as the new President of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN).

The bank’s spokesperson was elected into the position at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos last week.

Mrs Ani-Mumuney, an accomplished business strategist, resourceful corporate communicator, award winning marketing communications professional and highly networked media manager, holds a BA degree in Philosophy from the University of Lagos and also a Law degree from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom.

Speaking after her inauguration, Mrs Ani-Mumuney expressed her gratitude for the honour bestowed on her to lead the association as the first female President.

She promised to take the association to greater height and also bring in her wealth of experience to run the organisation while building on the achievements of her predecessors.

As the President of ADVAN, Mrs Ani-Mumuney is expected to bring her years of experience and network into fore to further position the association which is regarded as the most sought for in the industry.

ADVAN is revered in the entire advertising and marketing communication industry in Nigeria.

Mrs Ani-Mumuney is armed with over two decades of work experience spanning across Banking, Aviation, FMCG, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas Industry sectors.

She has held various roles, leading strategy and business planning, process re-engineering, new business development and marketing, and served as Manager Brands, Policies and Communications Europe and Africa, British Airways Plc, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Dangote Group and Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, all foremost leading global brands.

She has managed portfolios in various locations globally and held responsibility for diverse regions such as Europe & Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and the United Kingdom at various points in her career.