A Proven Executive Track Record Across Global Markets
From London digital marketing placements to managing ₦200M+ nationwide media budgets in Nigeria, co-founding premium lifestyle brands, and advising global innovation networks.
London & Nigeria Excellence
MSc in International Business from Brunel University London and BSc in Mass Communication from Covenant University.
₦200M+ Budget Management
Spearheaded Pernod Ricard (Jameson Black Barrel), Heineken UCL activations, and Strong Technologies / MyTV nationwide sales.
Landmark Legislative Reform
Chief strategist behind the decriminalisation of suicide bill, passing all legislative stages in the Nigerian National Assembly.
Experience & Key Milestones
A decade-plus career across Warri, Covenant University, MultiChoice, London, and executive entrepreneurship shaping pan-African brands and legislative policy.
Founder & Principal — Rayven Strategic Communications
Executive advisory and strategic communications practice advising governments, multilateral institutions, international development organizations, and leading brands across Africa, the UK, and North America.
Co-Founder & Lead — Rayven Xperience
Brand experience arm delivering field marketing, brand activations, live experiences, sponsorship activation, and consumer engagement for Heineken, Pepsi, Jameson, Schweppes, and sports properties.
Founder & Editorial Director — Perspective with The Rayven
Multi-platform media, editorial, and thought leadership platform exploring strategic communications, brand strategy, leadership, culture, mental hygiene, and consumer behavior.
Co-Founder & Director of Marketing — Street Vibes Entertainment
Entertainment, culture, and experiential company creating Jam Rock, a signature live entertainment and nightlife platform.
National Sales & Marketing Manager — Strong Technologies (MyTV)
Led nationwide go-to-market strategy, commercial growth, and direct management of ₦150M–200M marketing budgets across 4+ regions.
Marketing Strategist / Business Development — Gabadan Properties
Built marketing department from the ground up for a real estate portfolio exceeding ₦3 Billion in value.
MSc Marketing & UK Placement — Brunel University London & Webfusion UK
Completed MSc in Marketing at Brunel University London and digital marketing placement at Webfusion / 123 Reg (Host Europe Group).
Marketing Assistant & Ogilvy Secondment — MultiChoice Nigeria
Contributed to DStv, SuperSport, Africa Magic, and FIFA World Cup 2010 campaigns, alongside Ogilvy secondment.
BSc Computer Science — Covenant University
Earned Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, building an analytical foundation in systems, logic, and structured problem solving.
Core Strategic & Leadership Capabilities
Trusted by Global Brands & Policy Leaders
From high-growth African enterprises to multi-market luxury spirit activations and national legislative health reforms, Jakpo Ukueku brings strategic authority and operational excellence to every platform.
Featured Strategic Partnerships, Media Appearances & Brand Collaborations
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