Chinyelu Chikwendu

Chinyelu Chikwendu is an accomplished professional in strategy and innovation with significant experience across various sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Innovation in the Strategy & Innovation team at MTN Nigeria, Chinyelu previously held positions at Vatebra Limited, where responsibilities included leading the successful establishment of the Vatebra Tech Hub project, empowering over 12,000 Nigerian youths, and managing key stakeholder relationships. Chinyelu also worked at Helios Towers Nigeria, coordinating strategy sessions and developing the company’s strategic roadmap, and at IBFCAlliance Limited, contributing to management consulting projects for diverse clients. Chinyelu holds an M.Sc. in Accounting from the University of London and is a Fellow of the ACCA, alongside a B.Sc. in Management from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.