mediaReach OMD’s Stephen Onaivi to Deliver Keynote Address at Brand Handlers Summit 2025
Marketing Space, organizers of the prestigious Brand Handlers Summit & Awards, have announced Stephen Oluwatoyin Onaivi, Managing Director of mediaReach OMD Nigeria, as the keynote speaker for the event’s debut edition in 2025.
With over 15 years of leadership experience spanning Nigeria and the broader West & Central Africa region, Stephen Onaivi is recognized as a trailblazer in media strategy, planning, and innovation. Having previously helmed mediaReach OMD Ghana from 2018 and now leading mediaReach OMD Nigeria since 2024, he has played a pivotal role in driving growth for major global brands including Vodafone, Airtel, Google, Uber, Diageo, and GlaxoSmithKline.
An alumnus of the University of Lagos (B.A. in Philosophy, M.A. in Public & International Affairs), Lagos Business School, and London Business School executive programs, Onaivi is also a Fellow of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and served as a jury member at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Beyond his professional achievements, he founded the “Play with Stephen” annual golf tournament, which promotes autism awareness in Ghana.
Under his leadership, mediaReach OMD launched the “OMD Consumer Intelligence” platform, leveraging advanced analytics for real-time brand insights, as part of the agency’s 25-year milestone.
His expertise and dedication to innovation make him an ideal choice to open the maiden Brand Handlers Summit, a key event focused on redefining marketing excellence across Africa.
Themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Marketing Ecosystem To Drive Brand Growth,” the summit is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at Regency Hall, Ikeja, Lagos, starting at 3:00 pm.
Lukman Ishau, Publisher of Marketing Space and Convener of the summit, expressed enthusiasm: “We are honored to have Mr. Onaivi as our keynote speaker. His visionary approach, marked by pioneering media intelligence tools and regional growth initiatives, embodies the standards we aim to set. His speech will set the tone for meaningful and transformative discussions.”
He added, “Choosing Stephen as our opening speaker reflects his proven ability to blend strategy, technology, and human insight. He is a representative of the future change-makers shaping African branding.”
The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards aims to be Nigeria’s leading forum for marketing professionals and brand custodians, offering networking, knowledge exchange, and recognition of industry excellence.
The 2025 edition will feature engaging panel discussions, workshops, and awards celebrating outstanding contributions to marketing.