Charles Odii

Charles Odii is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and business development across various sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Director General at SMEDAN since October 2023, Charles focuses on the development of the SME sector in Nigeria. As the Founder and Executive Director of SME100Africa since 2014, responsibilities include management of finances, projects, and stakeholder engagement, as well as strategic business development. Previous roles include Country Growth Lead at Elephant Healthcare, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Softcom Limited, and Chief Operating Officer at redmediaafrica, among others. Charles holds a Master of Science in Marketing and Communication from the School of Media and Communication at Pan-Atlantic University and a BSc in Management Information Systems from Covenant University.