Tomiwa Aladekomo

Tomiwa Aladekomo is the CEO of Big Cabal Media, which publishes the tech and youth publications, TechCabal and Zikoko. Big Cabal is building the next generation of African media brands and creating some of the most interesting and exciting original content from the continent. TechCabal provides reporting, data, and events that will help the world understand technology and tech business in Africa. Zikoko creates high-engagement content around culture and what it means to be young in Africa today.

Mr. Aladekomo has experience crafting consumer-focused digital strategies that resonate with audiences. An experienced technology, media, and marketing executive, Tomiwa led the team that transformed the Guardian Nigeria into a top-notch digital media operation. He has worked in senior roles, leading digital for Nigerian Breweries (Heineken Nigeria) and heading one of West Africa's top digital agencies. Mr. Aladekomo has worked extensively across media and marketing in North America, notably for Atlantic Records and The Futures Company, where he worked on global strategy briefs for brands like Coca-Cola and Unilever.

He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Boston University and a Master of the Arts degree in Anthropology from Columbia University, New York. Mr. Aladekomo is also a fellow of the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship, run by the African Leadership Institute, and a Board Member leading the communications function for the Africa Tech & Creative Group (ATCG).