Chief Executive Officer

Weekday AI

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Remote permanent

Posted: February 2, 2026

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 10000000 - Rs 12000000 (ie INR 100-120 LPA)

Min Experience: 14 years

Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Ikeja, West Africa

JobType: full-time

The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership to strengthen market positioning, drive innovation, and deliver sustainable, profitable growth across all business units. This role calls for a tech-savvy, commercially astute, and creatively driven leader who can balance visionary thinking with disciplined execution.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

• Drive accelerated organic growth and margin expansion to enhance overall business profitability.
• Future-proof the organization by improving operational efficiency, scalability, and return on capital employed.
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all functions to ensure high service standards, client satisfaction, and long-term retention.
• Leverage data, creativity, and digital transformation to optimize revenue growth and margin performance.
• Lead the development of insight-led, branded consumer experiences through contemporary advertising and marketing solutions.
• Build organizational agility, foster innovation, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, service partners, and global collaborators.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 15+ years of leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior executive roles, within advertising, marketing communications, or related industries, with international exposure.
• Strong understanding of African consumer behavior, cultural nuances, and regional market dynamics.
• A balanced blend of creative leadership, commercial acumen, and digital transformation expertise.
• High emotional intelligence, exceptional communication skills, and strong thought leadership presence.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline (required).
• Postgraduate qualification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: USD 90,000 – 120,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance Bonus: Performance-linked incentives
• Car & Driver: Company-provided
• Medical & Insurance: Comprehensive family coverage
• Additional Benefits: Club/professional membership support, 20 working days of annual leave
• Accommodation: Serviced apartment provided

Target Backgrounds

• Senior leaders from global advertising or marketing communications firms
• Executives from consulting firms with experience in advertising, digital transformation, and data-led business solutions
• Leaders with a demonstrated ability to scale and grow businesses across African markets

Key Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Digital Transformation
• Global Advertising

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