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Victoria Odimba is a seasoned Founder, Business Advisor, and Marketing Communications Expert dedicated to business excellence. With a Mass Communication degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a postgraduate business degree in Marketing from Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom, and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, United States, she has nearly two decades of experience across media, entertainment, tourism, and aviation sectors in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Victoria has successfully led multicultural teams, demonstrating expertise in business development and marketing. Her journey began as a brand and marketing reporter at Nigeria’s This Day Newspaper in 2003, followed by a VIP/Senior Cabin Crew role in the aviation sector. In 2012, she launched June 22 Consulting, an Image Consulting firm, and later ventured into the entertainment sector, working with one of Nigeria's entertainment and tourism giants; contributing to the establishment of its UAE office. Her career evolved into a leadership role as the Group Assistant General Manager-Corporate Communications, overseeing marketing and communications activities. Thereafter, she became the Group Deputy General Manager responsible for Corporate Communications and Head, Hi-Impact Television. Notably, she led the successful launch of Nigeria's first full High-Definition 24-hour television channel (within 4 months) and expanded its reach to over 30 countries, including the United Kingdom in 2 years. Victoria is an avid learner, holding certifications in Data Analytics and relevant business courses. She is a mentor at Founder Institute, She Starts Africa, and VC4A. Additionally, she is an alumnus of the Launchpad Programme by Black Girl Fest. In 2021, Victoria founded Cellente, a marketing/creative communications agency specializing in brand communication, marketing strategies, and strategic collaborations. Before launching Cellente as a for-profit organization, she had run it since 2016 as a pro-bono marketing firm for nano and small businesses. Committed to reliable business data, she launched C Insights Africa to provide precise, up-to-date insights for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to operate in African countries. Passionate about African brands' growth, Victoria is dedicated to leveraging her extensive corporate expertise to propel her organizations to greater heights. Want to build with me as an employee, a partner, or an investor, I would love to hear from you. Do feel free to send me a private message.