Uche Ofodile to head Tigo operations in DRC

The former Chief Marketing Officer of Vodafone, Uche Ofodile is now heading to Tigo to head the mobile network’s operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Uche will take up the role of General Manager from October 1.

As Chief Marketing Officer of Vodafone, Uche drove spectacular growth for the company and won many awards to crown the commercial success, including “Most Admired Brand” and “Telecommunications Company of the Year.”

She played an instrumental role in Vodafone Ghana’s success by overhauling the strategy, driving business performance and creating a strong local talent bench.  

Prior to Vodafone, Uche delivered strong brand and commercial growth in a number of challenging roles in Nigeria.  She has a BA in Political Science from Ramapo College, New Jersey in the USA and a Diploma in Strategic Marketing from the Columbia University Business School.

Commenting on her appointment, Uche said: “I am so delighted to be leading Tigo’s team in DRC.  The country is at a very exciting juncture in its ICT development, and there is great potential for further growth. I was attracted by Tigo’s ambitious digital vision for its consumers.  I am really looking forward to building out the business and its product offering.”