Meet Damilola Adeyemi, One of Brandcom Awards 2025 Top 35 Under 35 Marketing and Communications Professionals.
Damilola Adeyemi is a Public Relations, Marketing, and Brand Strategist with nearly a decade of experience developing and executing high-impact strategies across FMCG, Telecommunications, Beauty, Wines & Spirits, Luxury Goods, Financial Services, Entertainment, Government, and more. His work spans multiple regions including Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and the United
Kingdom, giving him a strong global perspective. Over the years, he has partnered with leading brands such as Total Energies, Airtel Nigeria, NBA, Maybelline, YSL, Armani, CeraVe, La Roche Posay, BIC, Promasidor, Stallion Group, Access Bank, Polo Luxury, Coca-Cola, Moët Hennessy, and others.
His career foundation was built in 2013 at Old Mutual Nigeria before he co-founded Gusto Entertainment in 2017; a company known for content production, talent management, music marketing, and executing projects for artists such as Dbanj, Teni, Reekado Banks, and Kizz Daniel. Damilola later transitioned into core marketing with Octoplus Marketing, where he rose
from Project Executive to Business Manager, driving +88% client growth, +136% revenue increase, and a 96% pitch win rate. In 2023, he joined SO&U, where he immediately made impact by expanding the client base, contributing to wins like MTN and Toyota by CFAO, and achieving the agency’s annual financial target in six months.
He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Redrick Public Relations Limited, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on strengthening processes, building organizational capacity, and driving innovation. His leadership continues to shape the agency’s growth and reputation for delivering exceptional work. Damilola’s journey reflects a consistent commitment to excellence, creativity,
and value creation, reinforcing his position as a dynamic leader in the PR and marketing industry.
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