Juliana Olayinka

Over the past two decades I have worked incredibly hard to reach the highest levels of the two sectors that I am most passionate about, media and strategic communications.

I have extensive experience writing for a global audience, turning complex information into engaging content and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Developing stories that positively impact the lives of young people, women and Africans as a whole, has always been and continues to be my purpose.

As a strategic communications consultant I have worked with several high-net-worth individuals and government bodies across the African continent.

My previous engagements have focused on team building, optimising cross-sector partnerships, maximising stakeholder mapping, boosting fledging campaigns and transforming underwhelming digital reputations.

I have proven experience in managing politically sensitive relationships with different stakeholders. I have moderated several high-level panels on behalf of The African Union, The Nigerian Federal Government, The British Council, and the British Government.

My master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London has also become a great tool to navigate high-level discourse. Since graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Arts London, I have worked in the world’s leading newsrooms, and I have a proven track record of ensuring that the compelling images and text that I curate resonate with those whose stories are rarely heard on the global stage.

For nearly four years I have been the anchor and executive producer of a weekly business show, Channels Business Global. The show airs on Channels Television, the world’s widest reaching emerging markets news channel. High-profile interviews include HRH Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh, The Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Patricia Scotland, Former Mauritian President Dr. Ammenah Gurib-Fakim and the President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

During my time at Channels, I have led a diverse team of up to 20 individuals working in Europe and Africa. Excellent organisation has been crucial, and my role as the London Bureau Chief requires vision-setting, strategic planning, and a genuine passion for Africa. I am proud to say that I lead by example, and have successfully created an atmosphere of effective productivity, world leading output and attention-to-detail as standard.