The appointment of Toke Alex-Ibru, as the brand new Chief Govt Officer of the Guardian newspapers, has been described as appointing one of the best man for the job.
In an announcement on its web site, www.texem.co.uk, Britain-based management growth group, TEXEM UK, of which Alex-Ibru is an alumnus, referred to as the appointment a momentous growth for one in every of Nigeria's main media homes.
TEXEM Particular Initiatives Director Caroline Lucas stated within the assertion that Alex-Ibru has ascended to the position of Chief Govt Officer (CEO) within the ongoing restructuring of The Guardian's operations.
“TEXEM UK's seasoned director and distinguished alumnus, Alex-Ibru, takes the helm at The Guardian, succeeding outgoing Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Martins Oloja.
“Alex-Ibru's journey with The Guardian spans a decade, throughout which he was government director and performed a pivotal position in reworking the standard newspaper right into a dynamic, built-in multimedia group.
“His visionary management has not solely propelled The Guardian into the digital age, however has additionally considerably contributed to the newspaper's continued relevance within the ever-evolving media panorama,” stated Lucas.
In keeping with the director, a historical past graduate from the College of Exeter, UK, Alex-Ibru's spectacular portfolio extends past his position at The Guardian.
“With over 15 years of expertise in varied sectors in Nigeria, he has constructed unparalleled contacts throughout varied sectors.
“His contributions as a board member of organizations resembling Ikeja Inns, Capital Inns, Charles Hampton, the Nigerian-Belgian Chamber of Commerce and Warif display his multifaceted strategy to management.
“His recognition as Man of the 12 months on the EbonyLife TV Sisterhood Awards in 2017 underlines his dedication to advancing the pursuits of ladies,” she stated.
Lucas stated his stewardship of Guardian Girl, an influential eight-page weekly complement celebrating the achievements of Nigerian girls, has turned it right into a cornerstone media platform for women-focused organizations.
“The announcement of Toke Alex-Ibru as the brand new CEO comes as no shock given his intensive background and dedication to The Guardian's progress.
“His strategic imaginative and prescient, coupled with greater than 15 years of economic expertise in publishing, positions him nicely to counterpoint the model worth of the 40-year-old newspaper.
“Along with his position at The Guardian, Toke Alex-Ibru has made an essential contribution to the media panorama,” stated the TEXEM director.
Lucas stated the institution of Lexan Media Companies Ltd. in 2003 and the launch of Time Out journal in Nigeria in 2005 display Alex-Ibru's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to bringing world views to the Nigerian market.
“A distinguished alumnus of TEXEM UK, Toke Alex-Ibru's participation within the “Company Accountability for Efficient Governance” program in Oxford in December 2015 additional underlines his dedication to steady studying {and professional} growth.
“This dedication is a testomony to his willingness to satisfy the challenges of the dynamic media trade.
“As Toke Alex-Ibru takes the reins at The Guardian, the trade is anticipating a brand new period outlined by innovation, resilience and an unwavering dedication to journalistic excellence,” she stated.
Lucas stated Alex-Ibru'
A wealth of expertise, strategic mindset and dedication to amplifying various voices place him as a formidable chief ready to navigate the ever-changing media panorama.
“As a valued alumnus, his achievements are a testomony to the caliber of leaders nurtured by TEXEM UK, and we eagerly sit up for The Guardian's continued success below his ready management,” she stated.
